Lacmellea oblongata

Lacmellea oblongata
Scientific classification
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 grandiflora Monach.

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. ^ a b c "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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