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Alibertia claviflora

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 4 m tall. The fruit are round, shiny and green. They are 10 cm across. They are edible when ripe.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Apurui, Bisillo, Owekawe, Tutumillo

Synonyms

Borojoa claviflora (K. Schum.) Cuatrec.; Cordiera claviflora (K. Schum.) Kuntze;