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Tovomitopsis sp

Family: Clusiaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. They have prop roots. The fruit are green fleshy capsules that have an orange layer around the seeds when ripe. Possibly now Chrysochlamys sp. There are 2 Tovomitopsis species.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Ecuador, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit are acid and eaten with salt or sugar.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Nan-bo-chi

Synonyms