Trattinnickia burserifolia

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The small branches are dark and hairy. The leaves are 19-28 cm long. There are 5-11 leaflets. These are 7-12 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. The fruit are round and brown and slightly wrinkled. They are 6-7 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Carano

Synonyms

Trattinnickia burserifolia var. quinquejuga Engl.; Trattinnickia subchoripetala Swart;