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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;