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Coussarea pilosiflora

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Rubiaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the Rubiaceae family with edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Andes, Ecuador*, Peru, South America,

Also Known As

Chantantar, Pilose flower coussarea, Yura

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 173
  • Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 543

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