Catostemma altsonii
Sandwith
Sand baromalli
Malvaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family that grows to approximately 13 m tall, with edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Guyana, South America,
Notes
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Also Known As
Acawai, Arawak, Cou-yawi, Ge-wa-ua
References (1)
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 179
