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Perebea tessmannii

Mildbr.

Tassmann perebea

Moraceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the fig family (Moraceae) that is cultivated for its fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

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

Other Information

It is cultivated.

Synonyms

Perebea tassmannii var. ulei Mildbr.

Also Known As

Bojo, Chimicua, Chimicua-de-hoja-ancha, Guapi, Moquete de tigre, Paima, Pama-mao-de-onca, Pama-vermelha, Paparagua, Paparu, Pataca, Puma huazus, Puma maki wallis, Tedhushanui, Ttesitive'cho, Yaisoquene

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 489
  • Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 454

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