Small leaf copal
Hymenaea parvifolia
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk is 60 cm across. The fruit are brown. They are edible.
Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
The fruit are enjoyed.
Edible parts
Fruit, aril
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Algarrobo, Aro kohi, Jutai-curuba, Jutai-mirim, Paquio