Chomelia ribesioides

Benth. ex Al Gray

RubiaceaeFruit
Chomelia ribesioides
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Chomelia ribesioides
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Chomelia ribesioides
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is eaten.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Bolivia, Brazil, South America,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

How to Identify

A tropical shrub in the Rubiaceae family with small fruits approximately 1.1 cm across.

Names & Synonyms

Comelia

Anisomeris ribesioides (Benth. ex A. Gray) RusbyCaruelina ribesioides (Benth. ex A. Gray) KuntzeMalanea ribesioides (Benth. ex A. Gray) Mull.Arg.and others
References (1)
  • Peres, M. K., 2011, Diasporos do Cerrado Atrativos para Fauna: Chave Interativa Caracterizacao Visual e Relacoes Ecologicas. Masters thesis. Universidade de Brasilia.

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