Beilschmiedia tovarensis

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10-30 m tall. It is hairy. The leaves are alternate. The leaves are 18-26 cm long by 7-14 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and wedge shaped at the base. The flowering shoots are 6-15 cm long. The fruit are 2-4 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aguacate de monte, Waikish

Synonyms

Hufelandia tovariensis Klotzsch & H. Karst ex Meisn.;