Maquira calophylla

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

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

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, 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

Batawe, Ccovi ne'mba, Kodogeibe, Mongawe, Omonday, Pagadawe, Pepa de danta, Sacha aviyu, Tempedebe, Wallis muyu, Wetawewe

Synonyms

Olmedia calophylla Poepp. & Endl.; Olmedioperebea calophylla (Poepp. & Endl.) Ducke; Perebea calophylla (Poepp. & Endl.) Benth. ex Pittier;