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Talisia setigera

Family: Sapindaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 3-6 m tall. The leaves have leaflets along the side. There are 16-22 leaflets and they are 9-24 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The fruit are oval and yellow and 2 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist seasonally flooded forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador (country/location of origin), South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - aril


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Shili dedo, Uva de monte

Synonyms