Duroia saccifera
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, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cabeca-de-urubu, Hormiga caspi, Purui, Purui-de-mata
Synonyms
Amaioua saccifera Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.;