Cordia oncocalyx
Family: Boraginaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree.
The fruit contains oncocalyxone a potential anti-cancer chemical.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Pau branco
Synonyms
Auxemma gardneriana Miers; Auxemma glazioviana Taub.; Auxemma oncocalyx (Allemao) Baill.; Auxemma oncocalyx (Allemao) Taub.;