Tocoyena pittieri
(Standl.) Standl.
Pittier tocoyena
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTocoyena pittieri is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Panama.
Description
A tropical tree in the Rubiaceae family native to tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, South America*,
Synonyms
Posoqueria obliquinervia Standl.
Posoqueria pittieri Standl.
Tocoyena cuatrecasasii Steyerm.
Tocoyena obliquinervia (Standl.) Standl.
Also Known As
Alcachofa, Calaguala, Cashacerraja, Caije, Cauje, Cerote, Comida de mono, Escancel, Llanten, Pelo de choclo, Taraxaco
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 667
- 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 557
