American hog plum
Chaunochiton loranthoides
Family: Olacaceae
What it is like
A tree. The leaves are broad and simple
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows at about 100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The bark is burnt and the ash provides vegetable salt.
Edible parts
Bark ash - salt
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Achumuco, Buiregue, Palo sal, Viirigi