Psychotria zevallosii
C. M. Taylor
Zevallos balsamo
Rubiaceae Edible: Fruit
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Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Conveyor Belt
Description
A tropical shrub in the Rubiaceae family, native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America*,
Synonyms
Cephaelis williamsii Standl.
Also Known As
Naship, Shaama yakamatai, Supimuyo, Supi muyu
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 554
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 555
