Zygia coccinea
(G. Don) L. Rico
Scarlet zygia
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Description
A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Inga coccinea G.DonFeuilleea coccinea (G. Don) KuntzePithecellobium coccineum (G.Don) Benth.Pithecellobium dependens RusbyPithecolobium dependens RusbyZygia dependens (Rusby) L.RicoZygia solomonii BarbosaZygia solomonii (Barbosa) L.Rico
Also Known As
Agume, Arbol de truno, Auwe, Awatan, Camiropan, Huinabue, Mimotan, Payoyoao, Rayo caspi, Rayu caspi, Rayu pacay, Tekanemoe, Wevetempoive, Wiyowe-tempowe
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 716
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- 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 365
