Heteropterys platyptera

Family: Malpighiaceae

What it is like

A woody vine. It can grow 10 m long. The larger leaves are 8-33 cm long by 3.5-15 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caribbean, Leeward Island, Martinique, St Lucia, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Banisteria longifolia Sw.; Banisteria macrocarpa Pers.; Byrsonima spicata Poepp. ex Spreng.; Heteropterys longifolia (Sw.) Nied.;