Myrcia neospeciosa
A. R. Lourenco & E. Lucas
Showy lidflower
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Description
A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guianas, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bagamo, Biyague, Bogamo, Labawala, Meegohue
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 95 (As Calyptranthes speciosa)
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 44 (As Calyptranthes speciosa)
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 465 (As Calyptranthes speciosa)
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