Guioa tree
Guioa acuminata
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A small tree. The leaves are alternate and compound. The leaflets are narrowly oval and taper to the tip. The flowers are white and in panicles. The fruit is a red capsule. The seeds are dark with a white aril or fleshy layer around them.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in secondary forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Philippines (country/location of origin), SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Pasi, Pohon guya