Capparidastrum quinum

(J. F. Macbr.) Cornejo & Iltis

Quina false caper

CapparaceaeFruit
Capparidastrum quinum
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Capparidastrum quinum
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Rapid Reference Collection (RRC) | Field Museum of Natural History - Keller Science Action Center

What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit is edible.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Ecuador, Peru, South America,

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

How to Identify

A tropical tree in the caper family (Capparaceae), found in tropical regions.

Names & Synonyms

Chuchuhuesi, Pirocaspi, Quina-quina

Capparis quina J. F. Macbr.
References (1)
  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 99

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