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Casearia uleana

Sleumer

Ule casearia

Salicaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tree. It grows 6-30 m tall. The trunk is 60 cm across. The flowers have a scent. The fruit are yellow.

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Edible Uses

The yellow fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,

Also Known As

Cuwekencahue, Sardinheiro

References (3)

  • Bendezu, Y. F., 2018, Arboles nativos de lad Region Ucayali. Instituto Nacional de Innovacion Agraria. p 290
  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 108
  • Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.

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