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