Tabernaemontana heterophylla
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTabernaemontana heterophylla is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is found in southeastern Central America, and northern and central South America.
Description
Tabernaemontana heterophylla is a tropical tree in the Apocynaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guianas, Panama, Peru, South America*, Venezuela,
Synonyms
Peschiera cuspidata MiersPeschiera diversifolia Miq.Peschiera heterophylla (Vahl) MiersPeschiera laevifructa L.AllorgePeschiera puberiflora MiersPeschiera stenoloba (Müll.Arg.) MiersPeschiera tenuiflora Poepp.Stenosolen eggersii Markgr.Stenosolen eggersii f. glabra Markgr.Stenosolen eggersii f. pubescens Markgr.Stenosolen grandifolius Markgr.Stenosolen heterophyllus (Vahl) Markgr.Stenosolen holothuria Markgr.Stenosolen stenolobus (Müll.Arg.) Markgr.Tabernaemontana holothuria (Markgr.) Leeuwenb.Tabernaemontana stenoloba Müll.Arg.Tabernaemontana tenuiflora (Poepp.) Müll.Arg.Tabernaemontana unguiculata Rusby
Also Known As
Emiwe, Grao-de-galo, Jeendaa pijcha, Karina-separe, Lechoso, Merkitiki, Sananguillo, Tsekat
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 649
- 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 176
