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Clavija ornata

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Ornate clavija

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Description

A tropical tree in the Primulaceae family with ornate features.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela,

Synonyms

Clavija antioquiensis Radlk.Clavija longifolia (Jacq.) MezTheophrasta longifolia Jacq.

Also Known As

Barbasco negro, Copete, Granadilla de monte, Orejo de burro, Paushi caspi, Pepita de San Cristobel

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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