Chalybea ecuadorensis
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Summary
Source: WikipediaChalybea ecuadorensis is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Description
A small tree. It grows 4 m tall. The flowers hand down. The petals are fleshy and pin to red.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist mountain forests. It has been recorded at 2,400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Colombia, Ecuador, South America,
Synonyms
Huilaea ecuadorensis Wurdack
Also Known As
Tuno
References (1)
- 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 422 (As Huilaea ecuadorensis)
