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Largespike lacunaria
Lacunaria macrostachya

Family: Ochnaceae


What it is like

A tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Coco de mono, Molleja de gallineta banera, Molleja de pauji, Murisi, Oroma-jilote, Tripa de pollo

Synonyms

Lacunaria acreana Ducke; Lacunaria coriacea A. C. Sm.; Lacunaria minor Ducke; Quiina macrostachya Tul.;