Gaulettia racemosa

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 5-19 cm long by 2-8 cm wide. They are rounded at the base and taper to the tip. The fruit are narrowly oval and pointed at the tip. They are 3-4.5 cm long by 2-3.5 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cataure, Pakura de cotia

Synonyms

Couepia calophlebia Standl.; Couepia racemosa Benth. ex Hook.f.; Couepia racemosa var. reticulata Pilg.;