Achatocarpus nigricans Triana

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Achatocarpaceae > Achatocarpus

Characteristics

A shrub or tree. The fruit are fleshy and whitish and let light through.
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It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

The ripe fruit can be eaten.
Uses animal food medicinal
Edible fruits leaves
Therapeutic use Poison (unspecified)
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Distribution

Achatocarpus nigricans world distribution map, present in Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Conservation status

Achatocarpus nigricans threat status: Least Concern

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WFO ID wfo-0000515939
COL ID 96FT
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Synonyms

Achatocarpus nigricans Ampelocera hondurensis Achatocarpus mexicanus