Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | South America |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or 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. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting, Air-Layering |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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| Flower Location | Axillary |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange, Red, Yellow / Golden |
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| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 33753 |
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| Species ID | 8168 |
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