Oblong leaf copal
Hymenaea oblongifolia

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. The crown is an umbrella shape. It grows 40 m tall. The trunk often has buttresses. The trunk can be 1 m across. The fruit have seeds surrounded by a white, powdery, sweet flesh.

Also as Caesalpinaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in non-flooded lowland forest. It is often in forests along riverbanks. It grows below 400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Suriname

How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is eaten raw.

The fruit are enjoyed.

Edible parts

Fruit, nuts, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Algarrobo, Azucar huayo, Azucar muyo, Guiramonca, Guiramonacahue, Jatoba, Jutahy-miry, Jutai, Karapa, Minamocave, Parcunba, Pepa de axucar, Simiri, Sojo, Tocte, Widamonka, Widamonkawe, Yuru, Yutubanco

Synonyms

Cynometra zamorana R. E. Schult.;