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Caratinguiba
Licania humilis

Family: Chrysobalanaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 50 cm to 1 m tall. In forests it can be 4-6 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chrysobalanus humilis (Cham. & Schltdl.) Kuntze; Chrysobalanus sublanatus Kuntze; Licania ulei Taub.; Moquilea humilis (Cham. & Shltdl.) Hook.f.;