Lacunaria macrostachya
(Tul.) A. C. Sm.
Largespike lacunaria
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Rapid Reference Collection (RRC) | Field Museum of Natural History - Keller Science Action Center
Description
A tropical tree in the Ochnaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Lacunaria acreana DuckeLacunaria coriacea A. C. Sm.Lacunaria minor DuckeQuiina macrostachya Tul.
Also Known As
Coco de mono, Molleja de gallineta banera, Molleja de pauji, Murisi, Oroma-jilote, Tripa de pollo
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 340
- 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.
