Plutarchia guascensis A.C.Sm.

Species

Angiosperms > Ericales > Ericaceae > Plutarchia

Characteristics

A shrub. It grows 1-2 m tall. The leaves are alternate and 13-30 mm long by 9-16 mm wide. The fruit is 6-8 mm across.
Life form perennial
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 1.0 - 2.0
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,900-3,500 m above sea level.
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

The fruit are eaten raw.
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Edible fruits
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Plutarchia guascensis world distribution map, present in Colombia

Conservation status

Plutarchia guascensis threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:204021-2
WFO ID wfo-0001240371
COL ID 77RP6
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Synonyms

Plutarchia guascensis