Herrania lemniscata (M.R.Schomb.) R.E.Schult.

Species

Angiosperms > Malvales > Malvaceae > Herrania

Characteristics

An evergreen tree. It grows 9 m tall.
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 8.0
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest and often in swamps. It grows between 120-900 m above sea level.
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Rainforests, often in swamps and on rather swampy soils, at elevations from 120-900 metres.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw. The seeds are used to make a chocolate like drink.
Uses wood
Edible fruits seeds
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.
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Distribution

Herrania lemniscata world distribution map, present in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:824024-1
WFO ID wfo-0000720854
COL ID 3L3LD
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Synonyms

Herrania lemniscata Lightia lemniscata