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Crisped byrsonima
Byrsonima crispa

Family: Malpighiaceae


What it is like

A bush or small tree. The leaves are oblong or sword shaped. The leaves are papery. The fruit are small and yellow.

There are 127 Byrsonima species. They grow in tropical America.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guiana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw. They are also used for preserves.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Manteco de agua, Muruci da mata, Murici-vai, Nancite macho

Synonyms

Byrsonima carmeniana Cuatrec.;