Barrabarra
Diospyros guianensis

Family: Ebenaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The bark is dark brown and the inner bark is yellow. The leaves are simple and alternate. They have rusty hairs when young. The flower petals are green and folded. The fruit is leathery.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Guyana, South America

How it is used for food

Fruit are occasionally eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Barabara

Synonyms

Diospyros ferruginea Splitg. ex de Vriese; Diospyros guianensis subsp. guianensis; Diospyros paralea Steud. [Illegitimate]; Paralea guianensis Aubl.;