Tree like licania
Licania arborea

Family: Chrysobalanaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. The leaves are wide and nearly round. The leaves are light grey underneath.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Alcornoque, Cacahuananche, Raspa, Rasca, Rascador, Roble blanco

Synonyms

Licania bullatifolia Cuatrec.; Licania retusa Pilg.; Licania seleriana Loes;