Riedel lancewood
Oxandra riedeliana
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It grows from 3-30 m tall. The trunk can be 10-28 cm across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 6-17 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 1-12. There can be 1-6 fruit in a group. They are green and turn red when ripe.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It can be in non flooded or occasionally flooded forests. It grows from sea level to 700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants flower July to December and fruit October to June.
Its other names
Local names
Envira, Envira-de-tambaqui, Envira-de-varzea, Envira-ferro, Envira-surucucu, Envireira-branca, Gogo-de-guariba, Pantomo, Singa colorada