Amazon swizzlestick tree
Quararibea amazonica
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree.
In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In the Amazon it grows between 50-300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ishinga caspi, Mutseguina, Pupuzinho, Siku papa, Wichiniaar