Sloanea grandiflora

Family: Elaeocarpaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk has tilt roots 1.5 m high. The leaves are simple and broad. The fruit capsule is round and woody. It contains several seeds. The fruit is 5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sloanea amplifrons I. M. Johnst.;