Saurauia prainiana
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Prain saurauia
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Description
A small tropical tree reaching approximately 10 m tall in the Actinidiaceae family, found in rainforests of Peru at elevations between 400–1,600 m above sea level.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests between 400-1,600 m above sea level in Peru.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Saurauia consimilis SleumerSaurauia pastasana DielsSaurauia sydowii Sleumer
Also Known As
Cuna lulun, Kuna lulun, Manancho, Manangoe, Moquillo
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 586
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- 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 148
