Eschweilera chartaceifolia
Family: Lecythidaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 7-14 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. The flowers are 3 cm across. The fruit are 3-4 cm long by 4 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Matamata