Cremastosperma gracilipes
R. E. Fr.
Tessmann cremastosperma
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Description
A tropical shrub or small tree growing 1-10 m tall in wet lowland forests between 100-500 m elevation, with simple, broad leaves.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet tropics between 100-500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Also Known As
Ansuelo caspi, Anzuelo kaspi, Ayacara, Daycabome, Moncapatamo, Monkapalawe, Muyo, Nanaekimo, Oetahue, Palo de pescar, Se'queyo huele neco, Varas caspi, Wichilla kara kaspi
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 208
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- 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 164
