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Aspidosperma megalocarpon

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 7-30 m tall. The trunk can be 20-80 cm across.

Medicine.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyanas, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, Suriname, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Chachama, Gabetillo, Poroma jihui

Synonyms

Aspidosperma curranii Standl.; Cutodontia arborea Woodson; and others