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.;