Bullate hirtella
Hirtella bullata

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The branches are horizontal and sprawl over other plants. The young branches have a fine hair covering. The leaves are oval and thickly leathery. They are 6-22 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. The flowers are 5-8 mm long. There are 5 white petals. The fruit are oval. They have a thin bony case.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on the edges of rivers and savannas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bokobokotokon, Intuto coroto, Marallabo, Oreja de perro, Palo de sangre, Sipico colorado, Urarau

Synonyms

Hirtella aureohirsuta Pilger; Hirtella amplexicaulis Pilger; Hirtella stipitadenia Rusby;