Alibertia edulis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Alibertia |
| Species: | A. edulis
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| Binomial name | |
| Alibertia edulis (Rich.) A.Rich. ex DC.
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Alibertia edulis is a species of tree in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of the Americas.[1]
Description
Alibertia edulis is an
panicles, with 4-5 petals. The fruit is yellow, egg-shaped, ovate, edible, and made into jam or juices. The fruits are collected from trees in the wild, as this species is seldom cultivated.[2]
References
- ISBN 9780123969545.
- ^ "Alibertia edulis". bananasraras.org (Rare bananas). Retrieved 16 January 2015.