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Species of tree From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alibertia edulis is a species of tree in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of the Americas.[1]
| Alibertia edulis | |
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| Alibertia edulis leaves and flowers | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Alibertia |
| Species: | A. edulis |
| Binomial name | |
| Alibertia edulis (Rich.) A.Rich. ex DC. | |
Alibertia edulis is an evergreen dioecious tree up to 25 feet (7.5m) tall at maturity, with light brownish bark and opposite, ovate, dark green leaves that have a smooth margin. The flowers are tubular to trumpet-shaped, white, hairy, in 4-8" 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]
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