Tontelea corymbosa

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A climbing plant. It grows 2-3 m long. The small branches are slender and become 4 angled towards the ends. The leaves are opposite and 7-11 cm long by 2-4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the forests between 400-700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Salacia corymbosa Huber;