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Moquilea egleri

Family: Chrysobalanaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The fruit are green and edible.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Jua

Synonyms

Licania egleri Prance;