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Coussapoa orthoneura

Family: Urticaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows attached to other plants. It can grow 35 m tall. The leafy twigs are 2-6 mm thick. The leaves are 2-15 cm long by 1-8 cm wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at about 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Enkayo, Minhayewe, Yayakewe

Synonyms

Coussapoa prancei C. C. Berg; Coussapoa williamsii Cuatrec.;