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Curved flower alibertia
Alibertia curviflora

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 4-9 m tall. The fruit are 10 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands. It has been recorded at 350 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, North America, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), USA


How it is used for food

The fruit are used for drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Apurur, Matiri muyu

Synonyms

Cordiera curviflora (K. Schum.) Kuntze;