Vallea stipularis
L. f.
Stipulate vallea
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Root, Leaves, Flowers
The root is used for flavouring corn dishes.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 1,500-4,000 m above sea level.
Andes, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America*, Venezuela,
How to Identify
A tropical tree found at high elevations (1,500-4,000 m) in Argentina.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Vallea stipularis is a species of tree in the Elaeocarpaceae family. It is native from the Andes mountains in South America.
Names & Synonyms
Achote, Achotico de paramo, Calendula, Campano, Capuli de monte, Chaque, Chicllurmay, Chul-chul, Hacha rosa, Membranito, Monte pela, Morte pila, Palo de rosa, Pawkar, Peralillo, Pitill, Raque, Rosa, Sacha capuli, Sacha peral, San juanito, Ulla ulla, Urku capuli, Wantura, Whisho
Vallea cernua Turcz.Vallea cordifolia Ruiz & Pav.Vallea glabra MiersVallea macrophylla Turcz.Vallea ovata Turcz.Vallea pubescens KunthVallea pyrifolia Turcz.Vallea schlimii Turcz.Vallea stipularis Mutis
References (7)
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