Carpotroche pacifica

Family: Achariaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 4 m tall. The trunk is 6 cm across. It has a few branches. The tips of the small branches are hairy. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 34-50 cm long by 11-16 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. Male and female flowers are separate. The fruit are oval and 6-8 cm long by 3.5-4 cm wide. They split open with 5 valves. The seeds are 1 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at low altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Carpotroche pacifica var. brachycarpa (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.; Mayna pacifica Cuatrec.; Mayna pacifica var brachycarpa Cuatrec.; Mayna pacifica var. pusilla R. E. Schult.;