Cynophalla amplissima
(Lam.) Iltis & Cornejo
Very large cynophalla
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Description
A tropical tree in the Capparaceae family with edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Dominica, Ecuador, Hispaniola, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, South America, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela, West Indies,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Burro, Burro blanco, Burro muerto, Mata becerro, Olivo, Palinguan, Palo aceituna, Quechu negro, Rabipelao, Roble pucharin, Sapo, Toco, Trompillo, Uvillo, Intuto-caspi, Quechu dheve
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 191
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
