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Rinorea apiculata

Family: Violaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-30 m tall. The leaves are alternate. They are narrowly oval and 9-21 cm long by 4-9 cm wide. The fruit is a capsule with 3 unequal valves. It is 6-7 mm long by 3-4 mm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

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


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


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