Licania triandra
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 26 m tall. Young branches are hairy. The leaves are oval and 7-17 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. The fruit is pear shaped and 3.5 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Palo de manteca
Synonyms
Licania micrantha var. triandra (Mart. ex Hook.f.) Fritsch; Licania pulchravenia Killip & Cuatrec.;