Haiwa, Sagot resin tree
Protium sagotianum

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk is 70 cm across. The crown is rounded.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Anime, Azucarito rosado, Beisiti corihua, Carano, Coloradillo, Copal blanco, Copal colorado, Currucai, Currucay, Guinimoncahue, Isigo, Kamaua-kuinaruwamoi, Kina, Kinayo, Kunchai, Kurokai, Kuyupokioyek, Machin manga, Marahkwa yo, Mimonkawe, Moni, Tingimoni, Wetisali, Witagewe

Synonyms

Bursera caudata Turcz.; Icica insignis Triana & Planch.; Icicopsis caudata Engl.; Icicopsis insignis (Triana & Planch.) Engl.; Protium insigne (Triana & Planch.) Engl.; Tingulonga caudata (Turcz.) Kuntze; Tingulonga insignis (Triana & Planch.) Kuntze;