Ziziphus oblongifolia
Moore
Oblong leaf jujube
Rhamnaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Rhamnaceae family, related to jujubes.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Ziziphus mistol Griseb.
Ziziphus weberbaueri Pilg.
Also Known As
Chichachiyu, Kitachiyu, Mistol, Olho-de-boi, Toba nalaic, Yuaque
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 715
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