Lunania parviflora

Family: Salicaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are 19 cm long by 7.5 cm wide. They are dull underneath. The fruit are 5-7 mm long and 8-9 mm wide. They are hairy and purple to black when ripe. There are 3-6 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland forest and up to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ago, Ayamonemo, Boyokaiwe, Huea ya'yu, Shikshi llanpa, Wallkunka, Willi kaspi Yakami kaspi

Synonyms

Lunania cuspidata Warb.; Lunania pittieri Standl.;