Gonzalagunia bunchosioides
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Andrew I. Gallardo : Field Museum of Natural History - Department of Zoology
Description
A tropical shrub in the coffee family (Rubiaceae).
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, South America*,
Synonyms
Gonzalagunia villosa D. R. Simpson ex C. M. Taylor
Also Known As
Bikiwe
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 267
- 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 546