
Name
Family Name | |
Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
Common Names |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | South America |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts (Edible Fruits) Food (Fruit & Vegetable : The ripe fruit are eaten fresh after peeled, or added into salads or cooked in meat stews. It can be juiced, candied and pickled as well.) |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Air-Layering |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Axillary |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and Gymnosperms | Orange, Red, Yellow / Golden |
Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
Image Repository
Images |
Others
Master ID | 33753 |
Species ID | 8168 |
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