Maconcona
Ilex guianensis
Family: Aquifoliaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 4 m tall. The flowers are small and white.
There are about 400 Ilex species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central America, Dominican Republic, India, Panama, West Indies
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jakein
Synonyms
Ilex acuminata Benth.; and others