Alibertia curviflora
K. Schum.
Curved flower alibertia
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Chloe Takala : Field Museum of Natural History - Department of Zoology | Andrew I. Gallardo : Field Museum of Natural History - Department of Zoology
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Chloe Takala : Field Museum of Natural History - Department of Zoology | Andrew I. Gallardo : Field Museum of Natural History - Department of Zoology
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Description
A small tropical tree 4–9 m tall with large fruit up to 10 cm across. It grows in lowland areas at around 350 m elevation.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are used to make drinks.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are used for drinks.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands. It has been recorded at 350 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, North America, Peru, South America*, USA,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Apurur, Matiri muyu
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 22
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 282
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 539
