Saurauia pseudostrigillosa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSaurauia pseudostrigillosa is a species of plant in the Actinidiaceae family. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A shrub. It grows 4 m tall. The flower petals are white and the stamen are yellow.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Ecuador it has been recorded between 1,800-2,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Andes, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Also Known As
False strigose saurauia, Kuna lulun, Moco, Moquillo, Po tolo, Shiip
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 586
- Torre, de la L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 148
