Paullinia tarapotensis
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Sapindaceae Edible: Fruit, Stem - drink
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Description
A tropical vine in the Sapindaceae family. The ripe fruit and stem are edible parts of this creeping plant.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten fresh, and the stem can be made into a drink.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Ecuador, Peru, South America*,
Also Known As
Yoco
References (2)
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 169
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 568
