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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

Synonyms