Diospyros artanthifolia
Mart. ex Miq.
Pepperleaf persimmon
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDiospyros artanthifolia is a species of tree in the family Ebenaceae. It is native to Panama and tropical South America.
Description
A tree. It grows 4-15 m tall. The branches are long and slender. The leaves are 11 cm long and 4 cm wide. They can be rough and hairy underneath. The fruit are 4 cm across. There can be 8-10 seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit and seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela,
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Barbasco, Caimito silvestre, Cuqui, Ebano, Huazo, Motelomicuna, Orlaca, Turu aviyu
References (5)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 202
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 311
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 309
