Chrysochlamys dependens
Planch. & Triana
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Clusiaceae family with edible fruit that is particularly enjoyed by children.
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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, Venezuela,
Other Information
It is enjoyed by children.
Synonyms
Chrysochlamys dependens var. sararensis Cuatrec.Chrysochlamys petiolaris Planch. & Triana
Also Known As
Nan-boca
References (3)
- Barfod, A. S. & Kvist, L. P., 1996, Comparative Ethnobotanical Studies of the Amerindian Groups in Coastal Ecuador. The Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. p 77
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 128
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
