Dulacia guianensis

Family: Olacaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can be 14-30 m tall. The trunk can be 15-40 cm across. The bark is rough and has an unpleasant scent. The leaves are thin and papery and oblong. They are 6-10 cm long by 3-4cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Balata kamwi, Cafezinho-do-brejo, Hishirudan, Iteguishe, Larangia-da-vargem, Switi udu

Synonyms

Liriosma cerifera A. C. Sm.; Liriosma guianensis Engl.; Olax schomburgkii Klotzsch [Invalid];