Capparis grandipetala

Family: Capparaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. The crown is small and narrow. It grows 12-25 m tall. The trunk is straight and 30-40 cm across. The fruit are 15 cm long by 10 cm wide. There is one large seed 11 cm long by 6 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Amazon and Atlantic rainforests. It is best on well-drained sloping ground. It can grow in full sun of light shade.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Neocalyptrocalyx grandipetala (Magure & Steyerm.) X. Cornejo & H. H. Iltis;