Guaca, Guaquapari
Ecclinusa ramiflora

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is 8 cm across. It can be larger. It has white latex. The leaves are large. The fruit are round and 2.5 cm across. They are yellow when ripe. There is a thin edible pulp around the seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in Atlantic rainforest. It grows in low lying areas that are subject to flooding.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Abiu-fofo, Abiurana, Aca-preto, Balata barbacona, Balatilla, Barpeba preta, Coquirana braba grande, Doekali, Moregum negro

Synonyms

Chrysophyllum abbreviatum (Ducke) Baehni; Chrysophyllum ramiflorum (Mart.) A. DC.; Ecclinusa abbreviata Ducke; Ecclinusia costata Pierre; and others