Tortoise's caja
Spondias testudinis
Family: Anacardiaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It can be 65 m high. The leaves have opposite leaflets along the stalk and one at the end.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Caja-acu, Caja de jaboti, Cajarana-de-anta, Casharena del monte, Tapereba-de-veado, Ubos, Ubos colorado, Ushum