Rhodothyrsus macrophyllus

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The trunk is 15 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 18-33 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. The fruit are 13-18 mm long by 16-25 mm wide. They are green to red. The seeds are 10-11 mm long and wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bizcocho

Synonyms

Senefeldera inclinata var. macrophylla (Ducke) J. F. Macbr.; Senefeldera macrophylla Ducke;