Ucuuba
Virola pavonis

Family: Myristicaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bai cudu ni, Cumala, Mai cudu mi, Mina cudu ni

Synonyms

Myristica balsamica Poepp. ex Warb.; Myristica pavonis A. DC.; Myristica venosa var. pavonis (A. DC.) Warb.; Palala pavonis (A. DC.) Kuntze; Virola elliptica A. C. Sm.; Virola venosa var. pavonis (A. DC.) Warb.;