Quiabentia verticillata
(Vaupel) Borg
Verticillate quiabentia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaQuiabentia verticillata is a species of cactus found in the neotropical forests of the Gran Chaco region (eastern Bolivia, western Paraguay, northern Argentina, and parts of Brazil).
Description
Verticillate quiabentia is a tree-form cactus found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, South America,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Yagketekma
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 559
- Polini, G., et al, Useful and edible plants of Paraguay Region of Chaco. p 46
