Heisteria latifolia
Standl.
Broad leaf heisteria
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Description
A tropical tree in the Erythropalaceae family (formerly Olacaceae) with broad leaves. The fruit is edible.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Notes
Previously in the Olacaceae.
Synonyms
Heisteria megalophylla SleumerHeisteria olivae Steyerm.
Also Known As
Kukui, Wiobgar gid
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 294
- 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.
