Bunchosia armeniaca
Bunchosia armeniaca DC.
Bunchosia armeniaca is a plant species in the Malpighiaceae family, native to northwestern South America. It is known by several common names, including cansaboca, cirhuela de frayle, and mamey de tierra fría. The species was first described in 1824 and is native to the Bogotá, D.C. region.
Description
Bunchosia armeniaca is part of the genus Bunchosia and belongs to the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to the Bogotá, D.C. area and is found in northwestern South America. The species has multiple local common names, such as guáimaro, indano, and usuma in Kichwa. First described in 1824, this plant is part of the diverse flora of the region.
Distribution
Bogotá, D.C.
Synonyms
Malpighia armeniacaBunchosia armeniaca f. parvifoliaBunchosia armeniaca f. systyla