Cryptocarya guianensis

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 4-25 m tall. The trunk is cylinder shaped and 4-40 cm across. The branches have small branchlets towards the ends. The leaves are alternate and narrowly oval. They are 4-19 cm long and 1-6 cm wide. The flowers are white to yellow. The fruit are yellow and have green tinges. They are oval or pear shaped and 2-3 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, South America, Surinam, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Wood - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Caa-xio, Casca-acucena, Coaxico

Synonyms

Cryptocarya maroniensis Benoist; Cryptocarya nigropunctata Vattimo;