Vasconcellea microcarpa subsp. baccata
(Heliborn) V. M. Badillo,
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Description
A small tree-like plant in the Caricaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used in soups and salads.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used in soups and salads.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Ecuador, South America,
Synonyms
Carica baccata HeilbornCarica microcarpa subsp. baccata (Heilborn) V.M.Badillo
Also Known As
A'cho papaya, Col de monte, Colon, So'po
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 685
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 275
