Platonia insignis var. formosa
R. E. Schult.
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Description
Platonia insignis var. formosa is a tropical tree in the family Clusiaceae. The fruit is edible.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, South America,
Also Known As
Go-he-ree-ka, He-pe-la, Ko puinave
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 511
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
