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Guianas touroulia
Touroulia guianensis

Family: Ochnaceae


What it is like

A tree.

Also put in the family Quiinaceae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Mangui-oedoe, Mongui oudou, Monki-oedoe, Oulatalheua, Redi-oedoe, Yoyo mosi

Synonyms

Robinsonia guianensis J.F.Gmel.; Robinsonia melianthifolia Willd.; Touroulia solitaria Stokes;