Spruce resin tree
Protium spruceanum

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - aril

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aliso, Almecegueira, Amescla-branca, Anime, Ayawaco, Breu, Breu-branco, Catacamaja, Kandei'y, Tucumajaco

Synonyms

Icica spruceana Benth.; Protium almecega L. Marchand; Tingulonga almecega (Marchand) Kuntze; Tingulonga spruceana (Benth.) Kuntze;