Pourouma velutina
Mart. ex Miq.
Velvety pourouma
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Arizona State University Vascular Plant Herbarium (ASU-Plants)
Description
A tropical tree in the Urticaceae family (also placed in Cecropiaceae and Moraceae). The velvety pourouma is found in tropical regions and produces edible fruit.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela,
Notes
Also put in the family Cecropiaceae and Moraceae.
Synonyms
Pourouma steyermarkii Standl. & Cuatrec
Also Known As
Amabaibilla, Boesipapaja, Boroma, Boroma ibeberobana, Bospapaja, Buruma, Cucura, Granboesi-papaja, Imbauba-bengue, Yarayara
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 522
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 45 (As Pourouma steyermarkii)
