Guanhuma
Cordia superba

Family: Boraginaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 7-10 m tall. The trunk can be 20-30 cm across. The crown is oval and dense. The fruit are round and 25 mm across. They are yellow.

Also put in the family Ehretiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows as an understorey plants in semi-deciduous forest. It is best in as sunny position.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seed.

Young plants can grow quickly in fertile soil.

Its other names

Local names

Baba-de-boi, Babosa branca

Synonyms

Cordia atrofusca Taub.; Cordia blanchetii A. DC.; Cordia superba var. cuneata Cham. & Schltdl.; Cordia superba var. elliptica Cham. & Schltdl.; Gerascanthus atrofuscus (Taub.) Borhidi; Gerascanthus superbus (Cham.) Borhidi; Lithocardium superbum Kuntze;