Macleania poortmannii
Drake
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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015
Description
A tropical shrub in the Ericaceae family that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is found at high elevations between 2,460–3,323 meters above sea level in tropical regions.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,460-3,323 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Ecuador*, South America,
Also Known As
Joyapa
References (2)
- Patino, V. M., 2002, Historia y dispersión de los frutales nativos del neotrópico.
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 313
