Leonia occidentalis
Cuatrec. ex L. B. Sm. & A. Fernandez
Western leonia
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Description
A tropical tree in the Violaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America*,
Also Known As
Chupo muyo, Chupu caspi panga, Gemenca, Guemenga, Tamia muyo, Tamiya muyu, Wemenga, Yaepaelaemonkawo
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 346
- 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 620
