Macroscepis aurea
E. Fourn.
Apocynaceae Edible: Fruit
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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
Description
A climbing vine in the Apocynaceae family found in subtropical, seasonally dry areas, bearing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in seasonally dry areas.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, South America,
Also Known As
Nankawirananka, Supu-ananka
References (1)
- Montani, M. C. & Scarpa, G. F., 2016, Recursos vegetales y prácticas alimentarias entre indígenas tapiete del noreste de la provincia de Salta, Argentina. Darwiniana, nueva serie vol.4 no.1 San Isidro jul. 2016
