Casearia arborea

Family: Salicaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Greater Antilles, Guianas, Panama, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds - drink, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Anku muyu, Chini kuru pahu, Guayaba muyu, Jihui pohi, Payantsu, Piedrita, Sani muyu, Yamakainum

Synonyms

Casearia bangii Rusby; Casearia brasiliensis Eichler; Samyda arborea Rich.; and several others