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Symmeria paniculata

Family: Polygonaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 7 m tall. The trunk is wide.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near riverbanks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin), West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Camu camu, Chunta kaspi, Jaija'odua, Motelo kaspi, Tsiayaca'co

Synonyms

Amalobotrya latifolia Kunth ex Meisn.;