Maquira guianensis
Aubl.
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Description
A tropical tree in the mulberry family that can range from 3–30 m in height, producing edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Olmedia guianensis (Aubl.) Trecul.Perebea laurifolia Tul.
Also Known As
Pama
References (3)
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 43
- Philips, O., 1992, The potential for harvesting fruits in tropical rainforests: new data from Amazonian Peru. Biodiversity and Conservation 2, 18-38
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
