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Parahancornia krukovii

Monach.

Krukov parahancornia

Apocynaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the Apocynaceae family, native to tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America,

Also Known As

Aat, Amapa, Falso juan soco, Rajan-gue, Salibo, Sorva-do-igapo

References (3)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 479
  • Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 30
  • 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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