Canjiqueira
Byrsonima cydoniifolia

Family: Malpighiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The fruit are 1.5-2 cm across. They are yellow when ripe.

It has medicinal or health benefits.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in highlands and coastal regions in Brazil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The pulp of the ripe fruit is eaten fresh. It is also used for ice-cream and jellies and juice.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

The thick coat should be removed from the seed before planting.

Its other names

Local names

Cajiquinha, Canjica, Coloradilloa, Conjiqueira, D'Orbigny byrsonima, Enano, Mureci, Muresi, Murici

Synonyms

Byrsonima cydoniifolia var. cearensis Nied.; Byrsonima cydoniifolia var. chiquitensis A. Juss.; Byrsonima cydoniifolia var. cuneata S. Moore; Byrsonima orbignyana A. Juss.;