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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;