Hieronyma asperifolia
Pax. & K. Hoffm.
Roughleaf hieronyma
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Description
A tropical tree in the Phyllanthaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America*,
Synonyms
Hieronyma sararita Cuatrec.
Also Known As
Cascarilla, Chupe, Motilon, Pando
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 302
- 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 489
