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Henriettella ovata

Cogn.

Ovate henriettella

Melastomataceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the Melastomataceae family, native to tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, South America, Venezuela,

Synonyms

Henriettella longistyla UleHenriettella micrantha Gleason

Also Known As

Mubinha, Muubinha

References (1)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 297

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