Fleshy petal resin tree
Protium crassipetalum
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The fruit have an edible aril or layer around the seeds in a purple coat.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on firm sandy soils in forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds, aril
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Alawaco, Anime, Boo-a-chee, Chicanta, Damenu, Tacamajaco