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.;