Iryanthera elliptica
Ducke
Elliptic iryanthera
Myristicaceae Edible: Fruit - aril
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Description
A tropical tree in the Myristicaceae family with edible fruits. The fleshy aril surrounding the seeds is traditionally cooked before eating.
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Edible Uses
The aril (fleshy layer around the seeds) is cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Also Known As
Aguamonca, Cumala colorada, Dobompapoca, Dogopapogue, Hegue, Intindicuna, Soto
References (5)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 329
- 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 451
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 43
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
