Clavija lehmannii

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are oblong to sword shaped and 50-100 cm long by 11-17 cm wide. Plants are separately male and female. The fruit are 2.5-5.5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Colombia it grows from near sea level to 2,400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clavija caliensis Cuatrec.;