Amazonia barocarpus
Batocarpus amazonicus

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 12-20 m high. The trunk is 60-70 cm across. The plant has white sap. The branches are flexible. The leaves are alternate and on stalks 1 cm long. The leaves are 6-11 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The fruit is oval and 7-8 cm long by 3.5-4 cm wide. It is made up of small fruit in a large head. There are many seeds. These are 8-10 mm long by 6-7 mm wide.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Bolivia it grows up to 500 m altitude. It grows in areas with rainfall of 1,000-2,000 mm rainfall per year.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arbol del pan, Guariuba-branca, Mashonaste, Mashunasti, Murure arbol, Najahe, Najake, Nupirgi tupa, Tulpay, Urure

Synonyms

Anonocarpus amazonicus Ducke; Batocarpus maranhensis Emygdio & Emmerich;