Casearia mariquitensis

Family: Salicaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. Occasionally it is taller. The trunk can be 60 cm across. The branches are hairy. The leaves are oblong and and they can be hairy underneath. They are 8-15 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. There are 10-15 flowers in a group. The fruit are a flattened round shape and have 3 lobes. They are yellow to roange and have rusty hairs. The pulp is reddish and there are 8-15 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from the lowlands up to 1,250 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guianas, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Trinidad, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - aril

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Badeyowe, Boyomonkawe, Cafezinho-do-mato, Chora, Coco, Espeteiro, Ja'o, Jonchimnacho quini'cco, Nanagonkawe, Shora

Synonyms

Casearia camporum Sprague; Casearia fockeana Miq.; Casearia platyphylla Briq.; Casearia pubiflora Benth.; Casearia tarapotina Pilg.;