Lacmellea foxii
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A large tree. The flowers are small and white and have 5 parts.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowland Amazonian rainforest. It grows between 200-300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit, latex
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Lacmellea foxii (Stapf) Monach.; Zschokkea foxii Stapf;