Hirtella racemosa

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Tobago, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aceituno, Caripe

Synonyms

Hirtella nemorosa Hoffmans ex Schult.; Hirtella racemosa var. racemosa; Hirtella scandens Hoffmans ex Schult.; Hirtella violacea Steud.; and others