Oxandra xylopioides
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A tree. It can grow 3-45 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and taper to the tip. The flowers form along the woody stems. The fruit is oval.
The leaves have health benefits.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the Amazon rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Baya india, Envira preta, Envira vassourinha, Inviera
Synonyms
Oxandra major R. E. Fr.;