Cordia lantanoides

Description

A tropical shrub in the borage family (Boraginaceae) that produces edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Ecuador, Peru, South America,

Synonyms

Also Known As

Matico, Morochillo, Sacha ortiga, Wakra kallu, Yanango

References (2)

• Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 253
• World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (As Varronia crenata)

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