Rodolph parinari
Parinari rodolphii

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 40 m tall. The trunk is 45 cm across. It can have buttresses 2 m high. The outer bark is flaky. The young branches have stiff rusty brown hairs. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are narrowly oval and 15 cm long by 4 cm wide. They are densely hairy underneath. The flowers are in dense groups at the ends of branches. These are 6 cm long and have rusty brown hairs. The fruit is narrowly oval and 6 cm long. It is warty and pinkish yellow on the outside. The flesh is starchy, yellow and has a sweet scent.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests that are not or only occasionally flooded.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, Guianas, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten in some places.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arato'y, Buhurada, Burada, Counter, Ereyuru, Farinha-seca, Karapa pori, Merecure, Merecure montanero, Merecurillo, Merecurillo hoja ancha, Napi, Tapowonureng, Wild potato

Synonyms

Parinari lucidissima Standl.;