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Abelmoschus esculentus (L - the University of Maine at Fort Kent

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Kerm<strong>at</strong>h, Bennett and Pulsipher - Food Plants in <strong>the</strong> Americs<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Nor<strong>the</strong>rn and eastern Amazonia to sou<strong>the</strong>rn Venezuela<br />

and <strong>the</strong> Guianas<br />

REFERENCES: Andersson 1985, Balée 1994, Boggan et al. 1997, Duke<br />

and Vásquez 1994, Figueiredo Filho 2005, Hoyas 1989, Posey 1984,<br />

Silva et al. 1977<br />

Philodendron bipinn<strong>at</strong>ifidum (Schott) Schott [syn. P. selloum K.<br />

Koch]<br />

FAMILY: Araceae (arum or aroid)<br />

ENGLISH: arborescent philodendron, philodendron, self-heading<br />

philodendron, selloum, split-leaf philodendron<br />

PORTUGUESE: banana-de-imbé, banana-de-macaco, cipó-de-imbé, cipóimbé,<br />

fructo-de-imbé, guimbé, imbé-de-comer, tracuá<br />

SPANISH: balazo, filodendro, guembé<br />

USES/NOTES: Red fruits are made into jellies and sweets and are<br />

much appreci<strong>at</strong>ed in <strong>the</strong> plant’s n<strong>at</strong>ive range. Also, a popular<br />

landscape plant in warm regions for <strong>the</strong> tropical look <strong>of</strong> its<br />

large (to over a meter), deeply incised, dark green leaves and<br />

arborescent, or tree-like form.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Brazil, Bolivia, nor<strong>the</strong>rn Argentina, and eastern<br />

Paraguay<br />

REFERENCES: Crisci and Gancedo 1971, Facciola 1990, Kerm<strong>at</strong>h<br />

(notes), Martin et al. 1987, Mayo 1991, Plowman 1969, Ragonese<br />

and Martínez Crovetto 1947, Uph<strong>of</strong> 1968, W<strong>at</strong>kins and Sheehan 1975<br />

Philodendron remifolium R. Schultes<br />

FAMILY: Araceae (arum or aroid)<br />

SPANISH: be-ke-ta-po<br />

USES/NOTES: Chopped leaves are used by <strong>the</strong> Tukano <strong>of</strong> Colombia to<br />

flavor chicha, an alcoholic beverage.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Northwestern Amazonia from Colombia’s Vaupes river<br />

valley to sou<strong>the</strong>rn Venezuela<br />

REFERENCES: Plowman 1969<br />

Philodendron squamiferum Poeppig & Endl.<br />

FAMILY: Araceae (arum or aroid)<br />

SPANISH: guiambé<br />

USES/NOTES: Edible berries are siad to have a "spicey" flavor.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Nor<strong>the</strong>astern South America<br />

REFERENCES: Plowman 1969<br />

Philodendron warszewiczii K. Koch & Bouché<br />

FAMILY: Araceae (arum or aroid)<br />

SPANISH: cupapayo, guacamaya, mano de león<br />

USES/NOTES: Large fruits are sweet and juicy. Also medicinal.<br />

NATURAL RANGE: Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Mexico through Central America<br />

REFERENCES: Breedlove 1986, Plowman 1969<br />

Phoenix canariensis Hort. ex Chabaud<br />

FAMILY: Arecaceae or Palmae (palm)<br />

DRAFT - DO NOT DUPLICATE OR DISTRIBUTE<br />

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