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Stephanopodium peruvianum

Poepp. & Endl.

Peru stephanopodium

Dichapetalaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the Dichapetalaceae family with edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America*,

Synonyms

Tapura costata Cuatrec.

Also Known As

Awenkatowe, Castillo redondo, Iwa mongamo

References (3)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 628
  • 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 307

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