Lacmellea oblongata

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Lacmellea oblongata
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Lacmellea
Species:
L. oblongata
Binomial name
Lacmellea oblongata
Synonyms [2]
  • Lacmellea grandifloraMonach.

Lacmellea oblongata is a species of tree in the family Apocynaceae. [2] [3] It is native to south-eastern Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. [2] The tree is utilized for its edible fruit and latex.

References

  1. Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) & IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Lacmellea oblongata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018 e.T135732040A135732042. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T135732040A135732042.en .
  2. 1 2 3 "Lacmellea oblongata Markgr". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
  3. "Lacmellea oblongata Markgr". Catalogue of Life . Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved December 26, 2025.


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