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Myrcia subsessilis

O. Berg

Subsessile myrcia

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Description

A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family, producing edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

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

Synonyms

Myrcia subsessilis var. ovalis O.BergMyrcia subsessilis var. subcordata O.Berg

Also Known As

Girirai

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 434
  • 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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