Pacouria guianensis

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A creeper or liana. It grows 10 m long. The leaves are narrowly oval and 17-18 cm long by 8-9 cm wide. The fruit are 8-15 cm across. There are 10-12 seeds. They are 2.5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. They are white and flattened.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Pacouri-rana, Prispris, Uwakasi, Welek

Synonyms

Landolphia guyanensis (Aubl.) Pulle; Willughbeia guianensis (Aubl.) J. F. Gmel.; Willughbeia scandens Willd.;