Amazon trymatococcus
Trymatococcus amazonicus

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The fruit are 3-4 cm long by 4 cm wide. They are green to pale yellow. They have a brown covering. There are 2 grooves along it. The pulp is juicy, sweet tasting and edible. The seeds are round and 1.3 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest and savanna forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Capanca, Comida de danta, Eyokoa, Man-letr'oedoe, Paila, Pailala, Potahi amohi, Potojimujii, Rutae

Synonyms

Lanessania turbinata Baill.; Trymatococcus paraensis Ducke; Trymatoccus turbinatus (Baill.) Ducke;