Cryptocarya citriformis

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 4-12 m tall. It can grow 35 m tall and the trunk be 21-56 cm across. The bark is rusty brown and rough. The leaves are alternate and oval to sword shaped. They are 5-17 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The flowers are greenish yellow. The fruit are brown and oval. They are 4-11 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. They have broad ribs along them.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit have a sharp taste.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Canela-abacate, Canela-branca, Canelo-do-brejo, Lombo-de-jacare, Louro-abacate

Synonyms

Aydendron floribundum Meisn.; Cryptocarya hypoleuca Mez; Cryptocarya minima Mez; Laurus citriformis Vell.;