Casearia quinduensis
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A tree. The branches are slender and hairy at the tips. The leaves are broadly oval and taper to a short tip. The base is wedge shaped to rounded. There are sharp teeth along the edge. The leaves are 8-16 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. There are 2-4 flowers in a group. The fruit are a flattened round shape and loosely hairy.
It is very rare.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It has been collected at 2,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mono naranja, Naranjito, Sacha naranjo, Vara blanca