Styloceras laurifolium
(Willd.) Kunth
Laurel leaf styloceras.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaStyloceras laurifolium is a species of tree in the family Buxaceae. It is found in South America.
Description
A tropical shrub in the Buxaceae family with laurel-like leaves. The fruit is edible.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Cultivation
A plant of higher elevations in the tropics, where it is usually found at 2,000 - 3,500 metres, but occasionally descending to just over 1,000 metres.
Other Uses
The yellowish-white wood is fine-grained and finishes easily. It is much esteemed locally for joinery.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Limoncillo, Naranjilla, Platuquero
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 632
- 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.
