Eschweilera caudiculata

Family: Lecythidaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 3-15 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 13-27 cm long by 5-11 cm wide. The flowering shoots are often in the trunk. The flowers are 5-7 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Sacha zapote, Tapu

Synonyms

Eschweilera cauliflora R. Knuth;