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Massuara
Vantanea compacta

Family: Humiriaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 8-25 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit only have a small amount of pulp.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Humirium compactum Schnizl.; Vantanea contracta Urb.; Vantanea paniculata Urb.;