Jaobo, Jobo
Tapirira obtusa

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. It grows 8-12 m tall. The trunk is 40-60 cm across. The crown is rounded. The fruit are dark purple and 10-15 mm long. They have a juicy pulp.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest and the savannah. It is often near rivers and at the bottom of slopes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from fresh seed.

It is reasonably fast growing.

Its other names

Local names

Cajui, Pau-pombo, Peito-de-pomba, Tatapiririca

Synonyms

Mauria obtusa Benth.; Tapirira marchandii Engl.; Tapirira pao-pombo var. major Marchand; Tapirira peckoltiana Engl.;