Lofty agonandra
Agonandra excelsa
Family: Opiliaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 8-10 m tall. The trunk can be 20-40 cm across. The leaves are oval and taper to both end.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows between sea level and 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Amarelao, Caona, Mamica-amarela, Meloncillo, Naranjo de cerro, Sacha-naranjo, Sacha-pera, Saputa, Sombra del toro
Synonyms
Agonandra engleri Hoehne; Agonandra spegazzini Molfino;