Exellodendron cordatum

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

An evergreen shrub or small tree. The crown is dense and round. It grows 4-6 m tall. The trunk is crooked and 20-30 cm across. The bark is thick and cracked.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in savannah. It suits a sunny, well-drained, fertile, sandy soils. Once established it is drought tolerant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

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Synonyms

Ferolia cordata (Hook.f) Kuntze; Parinari cordata Hook.f.;