Paullinia pinnata L.

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Comparative Mixtec Ethnobiology:
Project Director: Jonathan D Amith
(2010)
Sapindaceae
Nombre Paulliniapinnata or spicata
| Col. N° and date: J. Amith #1862, 2010-10-18 Collector: Jonathan D Amith,
Ricardo Santiago, Rey Castillo
Det.: Pedro Acevedo (to genus with possible species from photo; email of 7 Nov.
2010).
Mpio. and location: San Luis Acatlan, Village: Yoloxochitl, Guerrero, Mexico.
Between: Yoloxochitl to the east. Vicinity: Walking almost due east out of town,
along a main path, about 500 mts past the last set of houses.
Coords. 16° 49’ 15.2" N, 98° 40’ 32.3" W | Elev.: 628 m
Vegetation: secundaria;
? Growth habit: bejuco,, Fruiting
Flower and fruit: red, with white interior,
Mixtec nomenclature:
Rey Castillo Yoloxochitl chil5kun3 yu3ku5
Constantino Teodoro Yoloxochitl chil 5kun3 yu3ku5
Esteban Guadalupe Yoloxochitl chil5kun3 yu3ku5
Esteban Castillo Yoloxochitl chil5kun3 yu3ku5
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BOTANICAL
The name of this plant likens it to a wild "huamuchil". The fruit is eaten
raw when ripe. Birds also eat this fruit. It is red on the outside and white
inside.
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