Saurauia aromatica
R. E. Schult.
Fragrant saurauia
Actinidiaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Actinidiaceae family, native to warm regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible and eaten fresh or processed.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, South America,
Synonyms
Saurauia alvaroi R. E. Schult.Saurauria echinosepala R. E. Schult.
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 586
- 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.
