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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.;