Citharexylum solanaceum
Family: Verbenaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 4-9 m tall. The trunk is 20-30 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-20 cm long by 2-8 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Taruma-branco, Taruma-grande, Tucaneira
Synonyms
Citharexylum solanaceum var. insolitum Moldenke; Citharexylum solanaceum var. macrocalyx Moldenke;