Cremastosperma megalophyllum
R. E. Fr.
Giantleaf cremastosperma
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Description
A tree. It grows 3-15 m tall. The trunk is 2-15 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 13-57 cm long by 3-26 cm wide. They are shiny on both sides. There are 6-32 fruit in a group. They are 1-2 cm long by 9-14 mm wide. They are green and turn yellow when ripe. They can also be orange, purple or reddish-brown.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 100-300 m above sea level in Colombia.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Also Known As
Anchu panga cara caspi, Apawenkamo, Ayacara, Bara, Caramoyu, Jeajati, Onetawe, Tara caspi
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
