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Guapuata
Hirtella hebeclada

Family: Chrysobalanaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-15 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

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


Its other names

Local names

Cinzeiro, Guapuata

Synonyms

Hirtella gardneri Benth.; Hirtella selloana Hook.f.; Hirtella tomentella Schott;