Tococa guianensis Aubl.

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PLANTS OF BOLIVIA
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Shrub 1m tall«' Flowers isll'h '«iifie petals
fcjfatged PiApfck. flaitpi &. inflorescence
;ra#lSs6S' green or tinged 'Sifttfc pink.
Secondary forest,
GhlSsBjiNI Name: pabojoni.
Use! Semi*-sweet mature fruits are eaten*
JHformanS alaa indicated the plant has
medicinal values» but could not be more
specific.
Brian M. Boom _Date 23 Nov. 1983
Field work funded by the Í¡JL Noble Foundation
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