Gustavia hexapetala

Family: Lecythidaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Colombia, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Itauba, Mortecino, Yunishi

Synonyms

Eschweilera carrii Standl.; Gustavia brasiliana DC.; Gustavia eximia Pittier; Gustavia fastuosa Willd.; Japarandiba brasiliana (DC.) Kuntze; Pirigara hexapetala Aubl.; and others