Nerved talisia, Wild mamon
Talisia nervosa

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The stem is straight and unbranched. The leaves are long and are bunched near the top. The leaflets are long and get larger along the stalk.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows as an under-storey tree in the forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Huesillo, Lengua de mujer, Mamon de montana, Mamon silvestre, Montanero, Palo de piedra, Tostado

Synonyms

Talisia amaruayana Steyerm.; Talisia dwyeri Croat; Talisia grandifolia Cuatrec.; Talisia tiricensis Steyerm. & Maguire;