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Duroia macrophylla

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A small tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit is tart and like tamarind

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Apurui, Cabeca-de-urubu, Purui-grande-da-mata

Synonyms

Coupoui brasiliensis Wernham;