Guapira petenensis
(Lundell) Lundell
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Description
A tall tropical tree in the Nyctaginaceae family that grows up to 46 m in height, producing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, Nicaragua,
Synonyms
Guapira macrocarpa (Miranda) MirandaMayepea macrocarpa RisbyTorrubia macrocarpa MirandaTorrubia petenensis Lundell
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
