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Crepidospermum rhoifolium

Family: Burseraceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is 7 cm across. The fruit are red. The spongy layer around the seeds is white and edible.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in tall forest on clay soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guianas, Peru, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Anime, Azucarito blanco, Bekanewe, Chipodek, Cirquello, Magua, Pastilla, Winmonkawe, Witabewe, Witakewe

Synonyms

Hedwigia rhoifolia Benth.; Hemicrepidospermum rhoifolium (Benth.) Swart;