Gustavia petiolata
S. A. Mori
Petiolate gustavia
Lecythidaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGustavia petiolata is a species of woody plant in the family Lecythidaceae. It is found only in Colombia.
Description
A tropical tree in the Lecythidaceae family, native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Also Known As
Huagaalaj pucachi, Jeen tancha'puca, Pacora
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 285
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
