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Mouriri myrtilloides subsp. parvifolia

(Benth.) Morley

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Description

A tropical tree in the Melastomataceae family with edible fruit.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela,

Synonyms

Mouriri parvifolia Benth.

Also Known As

Arracheche, Cachita, Cacho de venado, Cacho venado, Camaron, Camaroncito, Capulin verde, Cierto, Cuerno de venado, Cuna, Chicharillo, Chimultaco, Etimarudu, Fierrito, Granadillo, Guayabillo, Iquacillo, Isna, Kenna, llave, Palo llave, Pata del diablo, Smallleaf blueberrylike mouriri, Solacra, Venado, Viushi

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 423
  • 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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