Bracteanthus glycycarpus

Family: Monimiaceae

What it is like

A large tree. The leaves are entire and narrowly oval. They are leathery. The fruit is 3 cm wide. They are round and yellow with a woody shell.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Guianas, South America, Suriname

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Siparuna glycycarpa (Ducke) S. S. Renner & Hausner;