Guarea purusana
Family: Meliaceae
What it is like
A tree. Young branches are hairy. The leaves have leaflets along the side. The leaves are 23-40 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests and on land that is occasionally flooded.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jatuauba, Ma po'o, Tukuta, Wamonkawe, Wamowe
Synonyms
Guarea jatuaranana Harms;