Castanha de cutia
Aptandra tubicina
Family: Olacaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can grow 20 m tall. The trunk is 35 cm across. The branches are high up. The leaves are alternate.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest below 400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pamashto, Trompohuayo, Turmo
Synonyms
Aptandra spruceana Miers; Chaunochiton mouririoides A. C. Sm.; Chaunochiton tubicinum (Poepp.) Lemee; Heisteria tubicina Poepp.;