Ryania speciosa

Family: Salicaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-10 m tall. The fruit are round and 2.5-3 cm across. There are 25-150 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Patrisia chocoensis Warb.; Ryania patrisii Miq.; Ryania pyrifera var. subuliflora Sandwith;