Ouratea nitida

Family: Ochnaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-10 m tall. The leaves are oval and 9-15 cm long by 5-10 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

It is a cultivated plant.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pidjo tyk kaak

Synonyms

Gomphia nitida (Sw.) Vahl; Ochna nitida Sw.; Ouratea cubensis Urb.; Ouratea panamica Tiegh.; Trichouratea nitida (Sw.) Tiegh.;