Discocalyx megacarpa
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Summary
Source: WikipediaDiscocalyx megacarpa (Chamorro: ottot) is a species of plant in the family Primulaceae. It is endemic to Guam and the islands of Rota and Saipan within the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. It is an understorey shrub, growing to 2 m tall, with lanceolate green leaves, paniculate, cream-coloured, unisexual flowers, and globose, red fruits each containing a single large ribbed seed.
Description
Discocalyx megacarpa is a tropical shrub in the Primulaceae family that can be propagated from seed.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Mariana Islands, Pacific,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown by seeds.
Also Known As
Otot
References (1)
- Zarones, L. 2014, Native Plants of the Northern Mariana Islands for Wildlife and Ornamental Use.
