Cordia lantanoides
Spreng.
Boraginaceae Edible: Fruit
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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
Cordia crenata Roem. & Schult.Varronia crenata Ruiz & Pav.
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)
