Meliosma frondosa
Cuatrec. & Idrobo
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Description
A tree. It grows 8-10 m tall. The branches have fine stripes along them. The leaves are 4-16 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They can be larger. The flowers are white. The fruit are pear shaped with unequal sides. They are 1.6-2 cm long by 1.4-1.6 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America*,
Synonyms
Meliosma arenosa Idrobo & Cuatrec.
Also Known As
Aguacatillo pedroso, Arenicolous meliosma, Motilon, Paeche, Pondo
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 391 (As Meliosma arenosa)
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 561 (As Meliosma arenosa)
