Beilschmiedia sulcata
(Ruiz & Pav.) Kosterm.
Grooved slugwood
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Description
A tree. It grows 25 m tall and 65 cm across the trunk. The leaves are 5-6 cm long and 2-3 cm wide. The fruit are green and turn reddish-black when ripe.
Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 2,400 m above sea level in Venezuela.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Hufelandia sulcata (Ruiz & Pav.) NeesLaurus sulcata Ruiz & Pav.Persea sulcata (Ruiz & Pav.) Meisn.
Also Known As
Aguacate de monte, Aguacatillo, Oncomaricho, Waykish
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 62
- 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 393
