Para iryanthera
Iryanthera paraensis

Family: Myristicaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 23 m tall. The fruit is a flattened capsule. It is 1.8 cm long by 2.1 cm wide and 0.9 cm thick. It is green to orange-red. It tapers to the base. The aril of fleshy layer around the seed is edible.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in marsh forest and along water courses.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten.

Edible parts

Aril, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Broedoe-oedoe, Cumala colorada, Kirikaua, Sangretoro, Srebebe, Tosopasa, Yawekague

Synonyms

Iryanthera elongata Huber; Iryanthera sessilis Markgr.;