Amazonia pentagonia
Pentagonia amazonica
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 400m above sea level. It grows in the Amazon rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Boyomo, Boyomue, Con'sin yayapacho, Fruto de mono chorongo, Huitillo, Huitillo chico, Hungaru, Mangayajecho
Synonyms
Pentagonia parvifolia Steyerm.; Striolaria amazonica Ducke;