Guatteria schomburgkiana
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It can be 18 m tall. The flowers occur singly. The fruit stalks are 0.7 cm long. There are 3-15 fruit. They are round or oval and 0.8 cm long y 0.7 cm wide. They are dark purple to black. The fruit are edible and sweet tasting.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the savanna. In Colombia it grows between 100-140 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Arara, Panta, Sabana-pegrekoe