Lecythis tuyrana

Family: Lecythidaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 60 m tall. The bark of older trees peels off in square bits. The leaves are oblong and 23-27 cm long by 11-16 cm wide. The flowers are 4-6 cm across. The fruit are round and 9.5-14.5 cm long by 10-17.5 cm wide. The seeds are oblong and 4.5-7 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. They are reddish-brown.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seed, nut

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chytroma glossiniformis R. Knuth; Lecythis calycocarpa Novik; Lecythis elata Dwyer; Lecythis melliana Pittier;