Urera verrucosa
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Description
A small tropical tree in the Urticaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, South America,
Synonyms
Urera caracasana var. tomentosa Wedd.Urtica verrucosa Liebm.
Also Known As
Ambaibauva, Batchin notchin, Chichicaste, Chini, Itaphalla
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 683
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
