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Talisia japurensis

(C. DC.) Radlk.

Japura talisia

Sapindaceae Edible: Fruit

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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015

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Description

A tropical tree in the Sapindaceae family native to tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible and eaten fresh.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America,

Synonyms

Guarea japurensis C. DC.

Also Known As

Yakum suki

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 654
  • 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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