Marlierea spruceana
O. Berg
Spruce marlierea
Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) bearing small fruit approximately 5 mm across.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Marlierea spruceana var. angustifolia O. BergMarlierea spruceana var. latifolia O. Berg.Marlierea uaupensis O. Berg.
Also Known As
Desconocido, Hojas de pavon, Imyeni
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 384
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Spichiger, R., et al, 1990, Contribucion a la Flora de la Amazonia Peruana. Boissiera 44. p 277
