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.;