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Clavija macrocarpa

Ruiz & Pav.

Bigfruit clavija

Primulaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the Primulaceae family that produces large fruits.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Colombia, South America, Venezuela,

Synonyms

Clavija spathulata Ruiz & Pav.Theophrasta macrocarpa (Ruiz & Pav.) KuntzeTheophrasta spathulata (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze

Also Known As

Monte lucuma, Papayita de monte

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 138
  • Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.

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