Glycydendron amazonicum
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can be 15-30 m tall. The trunk is 35-40 cm across. The leaves are simple and broad. They are 10-20 cm long by 6-9 cm wide. The fruit are oval and 4-4.5 cm long. The fruit has one seed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It suits wet rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, latex
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Castanha-de-porco, Miridimba-doce