Diospyros capreifolia
Family: Ebenaceae
What it is like
A tree. The leaves are oval. The ripe fruit are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Colombia it grows between 100-300 m above sea level. It grows in the tropical rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Altinha, Jaquare
Synonyms
Diospyros melinonii (Hiern) A. C. Sm.; Ebenus melinonii (Hiern) Kuntze; Maba melinonii Hiern;