Prockia crucis
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The crown is round. It can grow 5 m tall. The trunk is crooked and 15-25 cm across. The fruit are purple and 1 cm across. It has several small seeds.
Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It is an understorey tree in the rainforests. It grows up to 2,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Uruguay, West Indies
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from fresh seed.
Its other names
Local names
Guai, Uai