Brachyotum ledifolium
| Brachyotum ledifolium | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pucachaglla near Papallacta, Ecuador | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Melastomataceae |
| Genus: | Brachyotum |
| Species: | B. ledifolium |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachyotum ledifolium | |
Brachyotum ledifolium, also known as pucachaglla, is a plant of the genus Brachyotum that grows in the lower elevations of the Andean Páramo. Its fruits are edible.[1]
The plant originates from the northern Andes, especially in Colombia and Ecuador, where it grows in the mountainous páramo vegetation as well as montane shrubs.[2] Apart from being valued for its edible fruits, B. ledifolium has also been observed for its ability to cope with harsh mountain conditions and for its applications in ecological restoration programs.[3]
References
- ↑ Baéz, Selene (2000). Oyacachi: la gente y la biodiversidad (in Spanish). Abla-Yala. p. 63. ISBN 978-9978-04-686-9.
- ↑ "Brachyotum ledifolium". GBIF. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ "Snow White Princess Flower (Pucachaglla)". Quinta do Souriques. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
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