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Big devildoer
Strychnos erichsonii

Family: Loganiaceae


What it is like

A woody climber. The leaves are opposite and leathery. It has curled woody tendrils. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit is round and orange and 3 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It often grows near riverbanks.

Countries/locations it is found in

America, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is sweet and edible.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Kwabanaro, Aritya wokuru

Synonyms