Castano
Compsoneura atopa
Family: Myristicaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, South America
How it is used for food
The seeds are cooked and eaten. The fruit are eaten raw and also used for juice.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Castano de hojas coloradas, Josebe, Manteco
Synonyms
Virola atopa A. C. Sm.;