Humiriastrum obovatum (Benth.) Cuatrec.

Species

Angiosperms > Malpighiales > Humiriaceae > Humiriastrum

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 40 m tall. The leaves are broadly oval and have red brown hairs underneath when young. The edges curve back. The fruit si fleshy.
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Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 40.0
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Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp forest.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

The fruit are pounded in hot water to make a drink.
Uses material
Edible fruits
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Distribution

Humiriastrum obovatum world distribution map, present in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Conservation status

Humiriastrum obovatum threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124805-2
WFO ID wfo-0000725851
COL ID 6MFY8
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Synonyms

Humiria obovata Humiriastrum obovatum Humirium obovatum Sacoglottis obovata