Ocotea tonduzii

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 8-15 m tall. The leaves are 15 cm long by 6-7 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and curved at the base. The flowering shoots are 9-11 cm long. The flowers have both sexes and are 3-4 mm across. The fruit are about 6 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Yasaan pijcha

Synonyms

Ocotea cuneata Mez;