Aegiphila alba
Moldenke
White flower aegiphila
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Description
A tropical tree in the Lamiaceae family (also classified in Verbenaceae), bearing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Notes
Also put in the family Verbenaceae.
Also Known As
Boli, Bolla-tape, Bulia tape, Chidi boli, Lulu, Manga mora, Manteco, Margarita masamoro, Masamura, Nacedora, Palo blanco, Pato, Pecho de gallina, Savaluca, Savaluca de montana, Tutumbo
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J.,2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 13
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- 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 614
