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Neea macrophylla

Poepp. & Endl.

Large leaf neea

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Description

A tree. It grows 6-18 m tall. The trunk is 22 cm across. The leaves are opposite.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

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

Also Known As

Pamaxacaya, Tupamaqui, Weguwe, Yenne

References (3)

  • Bendezu, Y. F., 2018, Arboles nativos de lad Region Ucayali. Instituto Nacional de Innovacion Agraria. p 246
  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 447
  • 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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