Humiriastrum obovatum
Family: Humiriaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 40 m tall. The leaves are broadly oval and have red brown hairs underneath when young. The edges curve back. The fruit si fleshy.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Guyana, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are pounded in hot water to make a drink.
Edible parts
Fruit - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hurihi, Kurihi
Synonyms
Humiria obovata Benth.; Humirium obovatum Benth.; Sacoglottis obovata (Benth.) Urb.;