Banara nitida
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 10-15 m tall. The crown is flat. The trunk is 60 cm across. The bark is brown. Branches occur higher up the trunk. The leaves are 9-15 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The fruit are 1 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest p to 900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Aula chukchuwasu, Ayamonewe, Cabelo de cotia, Nina jaspi aula, Popacuyaji