Pittier tocoyena
Tocoyena pittieri

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Alcachofa, Calaguala, Cashacerraja, Caije, Cauje, Cerote, Comida de mono, Escancel, Llanten, Pelo de choclo, Taraxaco

Synonyms

Posoqueria obliquinervia Standl. Posoqueria pittieri Standl. Tocoyena cuatrecasasii Steyerm. Tocoyena obliquinervia (Standl.) Standl.;