Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
942392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rich.) A.Rich. ex DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 443 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941730

Common Names

  • Edible Alibertia
  • Edible Apeiba
  • Edible Apeiba Tree

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Description

Alibertia edulis (also called Edible Alibertia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist and humid forests, and is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. The fruit is edible and has a sweet taste.

Uses & Benefits

Alibertia edulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alibertia edulis var. obtusiuscula (Steyerm.) Delprete & C.H.Perss.
Alibertia edulis var. edulis
Alibertia edulis var. premontana (C.M.Taylor) Delprete & C.H.Perss.
Alibertia edulis var. manuana Delprete & C.H.Perss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alibertia edulis has white, fragrant flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alibertia edulis is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, moist soil.

Where to Find Alibertia edulis

Alibertia edulis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6016: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.