Clavija elliptica
Family: Primulaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall. The fruit are round and bright yellow. They are 3 cm across. There are 5 brown seeds.
It has also been put in the family Theophrastaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on higher parts of the floodplains in the Amazon. It grows in the lowlands.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Peru (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Fruit are produced during the rainy season. A shrub can produce 24 fruit.
Its other names
Local names
Tucunarenahui