Parinari
Couepia ulei
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
What it is like
A tree. The flowers are white and have a scent. The fruit are green. They have raised grey spots.
There are 71 Couepia species. They are all in tropical America.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on sunny riverbanks. They grow near black water rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil (country/location of origin), Colombia, Ecuador, Peru (country/location of origin), South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Supay huayo