Gumbijavai
Chrysophyllum marginatum

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It is often 3-4 m tall but can be 6-12 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, Peru, South America, Uruguay

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aguai-mirim, Aguai-vermelho, Aguaf-vermelho, Aranhao, Basorina, Batinga-branca, Frutilla blanca, Guatamb-de-leite, Leiteirinho, Macarandubarana,Muralla, Pimenteira-de-aranqua, Pykasu rembiu, Uvinha, Vasurina

Synonyms

Chrysophyllum ebenaceum Mart.; and several others