Parmentiera stenocarpa
Family: Bignoniaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-6 m high. The trunk is 6-8 cm across. The fruit are narrow and 30-40 cm long. They are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet lowland forest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Palo vela, Platanilla