Muehlenbeckia tamnifolia
(Kunth) Meisn.
Molantina
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Description
A shrub or climber. The stem are 4 sided. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves are hairy and rough. They are oval and 4-10 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. The flowers are reddish. They are small and tube shaped. They form angular spikes. The ripe fruit are pink.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It can stand long dry periods. In the Andes in Ecuador it grows between 2,000-4,500 m above sea level. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 3,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador*, South America*,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Anku yuyu lutu yuyu, Llanten huasca, Llanetn waska, Molantevin, Mollantin, Mollantina, Mollentin, Muelan, Mulenteni, Mullintimi, Yayar
References (3)
- Quintana, C. M., 2010, Wild Plants in the Dry Valleys Around Quito Ecuador. An Illustrated Guide. Publicationes del Harbario, QCA p 180
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia. (Also as Moutabea longifolia)
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 525
