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Jacatucaba
Citharexylum myrianthum

Family: Verbenaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 6-15 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

In Brazil plants flower in October to December and fruit January to March.


Its other names

Local names

Tucaneiro

Synonyms

Citharexylum macranthum Hayek; Citharexylum scabrum Willd. ex Cham.; and others