Arara
Guatteria chrysopetala
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can grow 28 m tall. The fruiting stalks occur singly in the axils of leaves. There are about 25 fruit. These are narrowly oval and 1.6-2.6 cm long by 0.5-0.6 cm wide. They are green to black. The flesh is edible.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Boesi-soensaka