Picapica burrwood
Sloanea ptariana
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 40 m tall. The trunk has thick irregular buttresses. Branching is high up. The crown is thick and irregular.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet, humid lowland tropics. It is often near small streams.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds. They germinate immediately after falling from the tree.
Its other names
Local names
Abrojo, Achotillo, Escobillo, Najanjillo, Pico-pico, Terciopelo, Tereiopelo, Woraumi-yek, Zopilote
Synonyms
Sloanea picapica Standl.; Sloanea picapica var. hirsuta Earle Sm.;