Allophylus puberulus
(Cambes.) Radlk.
Dawny allophylus
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Description
A shrub or small tree in the Sapindaceae family with three-leaflet leaves, found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil*, South America,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chal-chal-veludo
References (3)
- Brack, P., et al, 2020, Frutas nativas do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil: riqueza e potencial alimentício. Native fruits of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: richness and potential as food. Rodriguésia 71: e03102018
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 24
- www.colecionandofrutas.org (As Allophylus melanophloeus)
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