Hieronyma oblonga

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 20-40 m tall. The trunks are 20-50 cm across. It is hairy. The leaves are 4-18 cm long by 2-10 cm wide. The fruit are 6 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It suits mountain locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arbol de pintura, Candelo, Kakabodoe, Menewe, Meninawe, Meyigowe, Mimokadebeyidi, Motilon, Sinacco

Synonyms

Hieronyma andina Pax & K. Hoffm.; Stilaginella oblonga Tul.; and several others