Small leaf otoba
Otoba parvifolia

Family: Myristicaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit - aril

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aguanillo, Ayepebe, Chihishikuihi, Cuapa, Cumala colorada, Eyeteme, Gabon, Jigua, Macis, Mamilla, Moscadeira, Noz-moscada, Pintana negra, Sangre blanca, Sangrito, Shashafiacco, Taua, Ucuuba, Ucuuba-branca, Ucuuba-vermelho

Synonyms

Dialyanthera parvifolia Markgr.; Myristica cumari Poepp.; Myristica otoba var. glaucescens A. DC.;