Himatanthus bracteatus

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 12 m tall. The leaves are oblong and the edges curve back. The fruit are follicles that are cylinder or cone shaped. They are 17 cm long by 3 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Latex

How it is grown

In Guyana plants flower July to October and fruit October and February - May.

Its other names

Local names

Buara bolletrie, Maboa, Mabwa, Mapa, Maubaw, Sucuuba

Synonyms

Himatanthus bracteatus var. bracteatus; Plumeria bracteata A. DC.;