Davilla kunthii

Family: Dilleniaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

The roots are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Roots, stems - water

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chaaco, Chaparo, Chaparro, Cipo-caboclo, Hejuco de agua, Kwagi, Lambrador, Lengua de vaca, Levisa, Oregano de marte, Paujil chaqui, Saragosa, Si-hob, Yojueme

Synonyms

Davilla aspera (Aubl.) Benoist; Davilla aspera var. tenuis Benoist; Davilla asperrima Splitg.; Davilla densa J.F.Macbr.; Davilla lucida C.Presl; Davilla lucida var. tenuis Eichler; Davilla multiflora var. acutangula Eichler; Davilla ovata C.Presl; Davilla pseudo-rugosa Glaz.; Davilla rugosa var. capitata Rusby; Davilla rugosa var. martii Eichler; Davilla surinamensis Miq.; Davilla tenuis Eichler; Delima tigarea (DC.) Eichler; Hieronia scabra Vell.; Tetracera aspera (Aubl.) Willd.; Tetracera calophylla Gilg; Tetracera rugosa Kunth ex Schltdl.; Tetracera tigarea DC.; Tigarea aspera Aubl.;