Compsoneura cuatrecasasii
A. C. Sm.
Myristicaceae Edible: Seeds
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Description
A tropical tree in the nutmeg family (Myristicaceae), found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Colombia, South America,
Also Known As
Castana, Cuangare, Guangare, Jigua
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 152
- 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.
