Picramnia sellowii
Planch.
Sellow bitterbush
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Description
A tropical tree in the Picramniaceae family that produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Other Uses
A violet dye is obtained from the crushed leaves. The leaves are crushed in water to make a black dye. The small core of heartwood is purplish; it is clearly defined from the wide band of pale brown sapwood. The texture is fine to medium; the grain straight or wavy; there is no characteristic odour or taste. The wood is light or moderately light in weight, but fairly tenacious; moderately durable. It is not difficult to work, takes a smooth finish. Growth rings absent or indistinct The wood is occasionally used for fuel.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Amii, Idiria, It si, Kowatagadewe, Sani panga
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 497
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
