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