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Couepia guianensis subsp. glandulosa

Family: Chrysobalanaceae


What it is like

A tree. The flowers are in panicles on the branches or at the end of branches.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Boliquin, Kan-he, Kobo, Koo-yo, Kouebi, Payu'ay-tawa, Putuwahse, Wee-roo

Synonyms

Couepia glandulosa Miq.; Couepia myrtifolia Benth. ex Hook.f.; Couepia thyrsiflora Hook.f.; Moquilea glandulosa (Miq.) Walp.;