Bolivia dendrobangia
Dendrobangia boliviana

Family: Cardiopteridaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Also put in the family Icacinaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is used for an alcoholic drink.

Edible parts

Fruit - drink

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arenillo, Cacha caspi, Iporuro de altura, Jakanta, Rode bast jakanta, Roodbast, Taa poutiki, Tjapoetiki, Wayaballi

Synonyms

Asterolepidion elatum Ducke; Clavapetalum elatum (Ducke) Ducke; Clavapetalum surinamense Pulle; Dendrobangia tenuis Ducke;