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Bunchosia costaricensis

Family: Malpighiaceae


What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are large and hairy. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are long and white or red. They are 2.5 cm long. The pulp is red.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, South America


How it is used for food

It is cultivated as a fruit tree.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Cereza, Tereza

Synonyms