Quararibea amazonica
Ulbr.
Amazon swizzlestick tree
Malvaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family (subfamily Bombacoideae), native to the Amazon region where it grows at elevations between 50–300 m above sea level.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In the Amazon it grows between 50-300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America,
Notes
In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Also Known As
Ishinga caspi, Mutseguina, Pupuzinho, Siku papa, Wichiniaar
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 557
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- 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 252
