Celtis schippii

Family: Cannabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 7-22 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. The fruit is oval and 1.5 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 10 -700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Celtis ferarum Standl. & L. O. Williams; Sparrea schippii (Standl.) Hunz. & Dottori;