Cordiera pilosa
(K. Krause) C. H. Perss. & Delprete
Pilose alibertia
Rubiaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Rubiaceae family with simple, broad leaves and white flowers. The fruit is edible.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Alibertia pilosa K. KrauseDuroia steinbachii Standl.
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 23 (As Alibertia pilosa)
