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;