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Macacaporanga
Aniba parviflora

Family: Lauraceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 15-30 m tall. The trunk can be 30-100 cm across. The trunk is straight and the bark is yellowish-brown.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

The bark and wood are used as a spice or flavouring.

Edible parts

Bark, wood - flavouring


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Aniba fragrans Ducke; Aydendron parviflorum Meisn.;