Eschweilera andina

Family: Lecythidaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oblong and 23-43 cm long by 9-16 cm wide. The fruit is a flattened round shape and 9-10 cm long by 12-14 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in non flooded forests up to 750 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chytroma andina (Rusby) R. Knuth; Chytroma tessmannii R. Knuth; Eschweilera knuthii J. F. Macbr.; Eschweilera loretensis R. Knuth; Lecythis andinus Rusby;