Vasconcellea chilensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Caricaceae. It is endemic to Chile.[1] The plant has a chromosome count of 2n = 18.
It was previously placed in the genus Carica.
Description
Monoecious or dioic shrub, deciduous in summer, reaching a size of 1–3 m in height; It has a thick and succulent trunk, the exfoliating bark at the base of adult trees. Leaves very variable in shape, ovate, deltoid, some heart-shaped at the base and divided into 5 angular, membranous lobes; with 3–4 cm petiole. Flowers 5–6 mm long, red on the outside and green on the inside, male flowers are born in small clusters; solitary female flowers. The fruit is ovoid, brownish-green with oval seeds wrapped in mucilage
References
External links
Media related to Vasconcellea chilensis at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Vasconcellea chilensis at Wikispecies
