Tabernaemontana markgrafiana

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-6 m tall. The leaves are 15-48 cm long by 8-25 cm wide. The flowers are erect. The fruit are 3-5 cm long by 1.5-2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aa duupijcha, Amarelao-pitia, Hanpatu tsikta, Huevo de verraco, Oyap saya, Paiuetu, Sanango

Synonyms

Bonafousia longituba Markgr.;