Tetragastris hostmannii
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 25 m tall. Plants are separately male and female.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The aril of layer around the seed is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Aril, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Hedwigia hostmannii Engl.;