Miconia abbreviata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMiconia abbreviata is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Bolivia, Northern Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Description
A tropical tree in the Melastomataceae family, valued for its fruit production.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible and can be consumed fresh.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Also Known As
Eweni
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 395
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
