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Cybianthus poeppigii

Family: Primulaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1-7 m tall. The leaves are 7-19 cm long by 4-7 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Cajol, Chinikuru pahu panka, Ta'ia quini'cco

Synonyms

Cybianthus albiflorus (A. C. Sm.) G. Agostini; Cybianthus gentryi Lundell; Weigeltia albiflora A. C. Sm.;