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
Calyptranthes macrophylla O. BergCalyptranthes speciosa Sagotand others
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)
