Compsoneura capitellata
(Poepp. ex A. DC.) Warb.
Small head compsoneura
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Description
A tropical tree in the nutmeg family (Myristicaceae).
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Edible Uses
The seeds are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America*,
Synonyms
Compsoneura tessmannii Markgr.Myristica capitellata A.DC.Palala capitellata (A.DC.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Agnamonca, Huarmi-huarmi, Maihue, Ontoguaye, Ontoremoncahne, Pi'aeco, Pucuna huapa, Tewedebenka
References (5)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 152
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 43
- 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 458
