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Coccoloba excelsa

Family: Polygonaceae


What it is like

A tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, South America


How it is used for food

The pulp of the ripe fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Canjiquinha, Juan garrote, Rosarinho, Uveira-do-mato, Uvinha

Synonyms

Coccoloba bracteolosa Meisn.; Coccoloba parimensis Benth.; and others