Pradosia huberi

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. It has large buttresses. The leaves are in loose clusters and opposite. There are 2-5 flowers in a group near the leaves. The fruit are oval and 3-3.5 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in flooded forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, French Guiana, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Casca-doce, Paracuuba-doce, Pau-doce

Synonyms

Glycoxylon huberi Ducke;