Itauba
Mezilaurus itauba
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A large evergreen tree. It grows 20-40 m tall. The crown is round. The trunk is 60-80 cm across. The fruit are an oval berry 2 cm long by 1 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest in sandy soils. It can grow in well-drained soils of low fertility. It grows in humid forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit pulp is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.
Plants grow slowly.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Acrodiclidium itauba Meisn.;