Myrcia amazonica
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Amazonian myrcia
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Description
A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family, known as Amazonian myrcia.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guianas, Honduras, Martinique, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, South America, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela, West Indies,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Araca, Chimiche, Curtido, Djipois, Guayabacon, Guayabon, Hoja menuda roja, Huesito, Redi-boesigoijaba, Sajuinto negro, Uraroene
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 427
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
