Savia sessiliflora

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The twigs are hairy and the bark is greyish brown. The leaves are 4-8 cm long by 2-3.5 cm wide. The fruit capsule has 3 lobes and is 6-8 mm long. It turns from green to dark brown. The seeds are 3 sided.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in coastal dry forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Dominican Republic, South America, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Croton sessiliflorus Sw.; Phyllanthus laurifolius A. Rich.; Phyllanthus pubiger A. Rich.; Phyllanthus pubigerus A. Rich.;