Duroia micrantha
(Ladbr.) Zarruchi & J. H. Kirkbr.
Small flower duroia
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Description
A tropical tree in the Rubiaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guianas, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Coupoui micrantha Ladbr.Duroia sprucei Rusby
Also Known As
Barha-makata-purai, Carute, Carutillo, Carutillo rebalsero, Caruto rebalsero, Huitillo, Mermo, Ohwe wale'empa
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 213
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 50
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
