Licania octandra subsp. pallida

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

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, French Guiana, Guyana, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cagua, Caraipe, Caripe, Caripe vermelho, Maraka nahi, Mehi, Uxi-do-igapo

Synonyms

Licania egensis Fritsch.; Licania hookeri Fritsch; Licania pallida (Hook.f.) Kuntze [Illegitimate]; Licania stenocarpa Standl.; Moquilea pallida Hook.f.;