Elliptic iryanthera
Iryanthera elliptica
Family: Myristicaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit - aril
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Aguamonca, Cumala colorada, Dobompapoca, Dogopapogue, Hegue, Intindicuna, Soto