Allophylus edulis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allophylus edulis |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Sapindaceae |
| Genus: | Allophylus |
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A. edulis
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| Allophylus edulis (A St.Hil.) Radlk.
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Allophylus edulis is a fascinating plant often called chal-chal in Portuguese. This plant is native to South America. You can find it growing naturally in countries like Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay, and the Guianas. It belongs to a group of plants known as Allophylus.
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What is Allophylus Edulis?
Allophylus edulis is a type of plant that grows in warm parts of South America. It is known for its interesting features and the many names people call it. This plant is part of the Allophylus genus, which includes many different species.
Special Chemicals in the Plant
Like many plants, Allophylus edulis contains natural chemicals. Scientists have found substances like quebrachitol and viridiflorol in this plant. These are special compounds that plants produce for various reasons.
Different Names for the Plant
This plant has many different common names. People in different regions often have their own special names for it.
Names in Paraguay and Argentina
In Paraguay, people often call this plant kokû. This name has a special sound at the end. In Argentina, it is commonly known as chal-chal. This is the same name used in Portuguese. A famous folk music group from Argentina, Los Chalchaleros, even got their name from this plant!
Names in Brazil
In Brazil, Allophylus edulis has many unique names. Some of these names describe what the plant looks like or how its fruit tastes. Here are some of the names used in Brazil:
- aperta-goela
- baga-de-morcego
- chala-chala
- chale-chale
- cocum
- fruta-de-paraó
- fruta-de-passarinho
- fruta-de-pavão
- fruta-de-pavó
- fruta-de-pombo
- murta-branca
- murta-vermelha
- olho-de-pombo
- pé-de-galinha
- quebra-queixo
- vacum
- vacunzeiro
See also
In Spanish: Allophylus edulis para niños
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 | Charles Henry Turner |
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