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Cumala
Iryanthera olacoides

Family: Myristicaceae


What it is like

A shrub.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In the Amazon it grows between 100-240 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Imibi tito ni

Synonyms

Dialyanthera olacoides A. C. Sm.;