Miconia amazonica
Triana
Amazonia maya
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Description
A tropical tree in the Melastomataceae family found in the Amazon region.
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Edible Uses
We have no specific information for this species, but the small, blue, purple or black fruits of many, if not all, species in this genus is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America,
Other Uses
The wood is whitish with a grayish tinge. The texture is fine to medium; grain is straight; lustrous; free of any discernible odour or taste. The wood is light in weight; firm; strong. It is easy to work, but saws woolly; it takes a smooth polish; liable to check in drying.. The wood is used for fuel.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chinchak, Mato pasto
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 396
- 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.
