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Hirtella bicornis var. pubescens

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Description

A tropical tree in the Chrysobalanaceae family.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guianas, Peru, South America, Venezuela,

Synonyms

Hirtella caudata Kleinhoonte

Also Known As

Blanquillo, Bokobokotokon, Bokotokon, Goiabinha, Kleinbladige redi-foengoe

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 304
  • Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.

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