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Chrysochlamys tenuifolia

Cuatrec.

Slender leaf chrysochlamys

Clusiaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical shrub or small tree in the Clusiaceae 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, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, South America,

Also Known As

Kunka shikshi panka, Omentaraihue, Yadegomo

References (4)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 129
  • Kew Plants of the World Online
  • 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 284

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