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Otoba acuminata

Family: Myristicaceae


What it is like

A tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

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


How it is used for food

The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit - aril


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Cuangare, Kuankar

Synonyms

Dialyanthera acuminata Standl.;