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Lacmellea macrantha

J. F. Morales

Bigflower lacmellea

Apocynaceae Edible: Fruit

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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department

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Rapid Reference Collection (RRC) | Field Museum of Natural History - Keller Science Action Center

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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | NSF/Mellon - GPI

Description

A tropical tree in the Apocynaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Ecuador, Peru, South America,

Also Known As

Lichi huayu

References (1)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 339

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