Xylopia parviflora
Spruce
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Summary
Source: WikipediaXylopia parviflora is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru and Venezuela. Richard Spruce, the botanist who first formally described the species, named it after its small flowers (parviflora in Latin), though he did not specifically state their size.
Description
A tree. It grows 18 m tall. The branches have reddish-brown hairs. The leaves are sword shaped and 2.5-3 cm long by 0.7-0.8 cm wide. They have white hairs underneath.
Edible Uses
The fruit is used as a spice.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 200-650 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets.
References (1)
- Moraes, M. R., et al, 2017, TREE SPECIES OF BOLIVIA: AN UPDATE AND KNOWLEDGE IMPLICATIONS. Kempffiana. 13(1):1-90 Probably
