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Cafecillo, Colombia tabernaemontana
Tabernaemontana columbiensis

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level up to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Cafecillo, Dopicha, Do pish cha, Dupicha tape, Duupijcha, Guaya buser, Wayapisail pipa

Synonyms

Bonafousia columbiensis L. Allorge;