Pacouria guianensis
Aubl.
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Jean-Baptiste-Christophe FUSÉE-AUBLET (1720-1778), no known copyright restrictions (public domain)
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Description
A creeper or liana. It grows 10 m long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 17-18 cm long by 8-9 cm wide. The fruit are 8-15 cm across. There are 10-12 seeds. They are 2.5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. They are white and flattened.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Landolphia guyanensis (Aubl.) PulleWillughbeia guianensis (Aubl.) J. F. Gmel.Willughbeia scandens Willd.
Also Known As
Pacouri-rana, Prispris, Uwakasi, Welek
References (2)
- Allorge-Boiteau, L., Flora of the Guianas. 140 Apocynaceae p 168
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
