Cybianthus sprucei
(Hook.f.) G. Agostini
Spruce ridgerunner
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Description
A tropical tree in the Primulaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America*,
Synonyms
Comomyrsine sprucei Hook.f.Cybianthus panamensis (Standl.) G.AgostiniWeigeltia panamensis Standl.Weigeltia purpurea Cuatrec.Weigeltia sprucei (Hook.f.) Mez
Also Known As
Camijao, Guanina, Kurup, Margoandre, Mutupsha, Nutukushi, Onman, Puma pangam Puma tabaco, Tanamonkamo, Tunda, Unman, Urcu tahucu
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 190
- 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 463
