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Salacia insignis

Family: Celastraceae


What it is like

A climber that can grow 20 m tall attached to trees. The leaves are oval and 25-28 cm long by 4-7.5 cm wide. The flowers are in the axils of leaves. They are in a group 25 cm long. They are pale green or yellow. The fruit are round and 3 cm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Peru, South America, Suriname


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Chichuasca

Synonyms