Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia
(R. S. Cowan) J. D. Mitch. & Daly
Velvety leaf cyrtocarpa
Capparaceae Edible: Fruit
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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015
Description
A tropical tree in the Capparaceae family, commonly known as Velvety leaf cyrtocarpa, with edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Bursera velutinifolia R.S.CowanLoxopterygium gutierrezii F.A.BarkleyTapirira velutinifolia (R.S.Cowan) Marc.-Berti
Also Known As
Jobillo, Majomillo, Yobillo, Mopiyo kai'men
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 191
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
