Pourouma tomentosa subsp. persecta
Standl. ex C. C. Berg & Heusden
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Description
A tropical tree in the Urticaceae family (also classified in Cecropiaceae and Moraceae) native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, South America*,
Notes
Also put in the families Cecropiaceae and Moraceae.
Also Known As
Ambaibillo, Imbaubarana, Mapati, Mapaty, Uva de monte, Yohue
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 522
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 611
