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Kanji
Metteniusa edulis

Family: Metteniusaceae


What it is like

A tree.

Also put in the families Alangiaceae and Icacinaceae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Colombia it grows between 910-2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seed, fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Cantyi

Synonyms