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uvilla
Scientific Name: Coccoloba costata
Family: Polygonaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Uvilla: A Multifaceted Name
The name "Uvilla" (Spanish for "little grape") is applied to several different plants. This page primarily discusses:
- Pouma cecropiifolia (Amazon Grape, Amazon Tree-grape), also known as Uvilla. Synonyms include P. multifida.
Other plants that may be referred to as Uvilla include:
- Coccoloba costata
- Physalis peruviana
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Pouma cecropiifolia
- Common Names: Uvilla, Amazon Grape, Amazon Tree-grape
- Synonym: P. multifida
Distribution and Habitat
Pouma cecropiifolia is native to tropical South America, specifically the Amazon region. It thrives between latitudes 17 North and South.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Pouma cecropiifolia is a tree species.
Uses
The fruit is consumed directly or processed into products like jam.
Quirky Facts
- "Uvilla" translates to "little grape" in Spanish.