Umari, Marizeira
Poraqueiba paraensis
Family: Icacinaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit are oblong and orange to yellow. They are oily.
There are 2-3 Poraqueiba species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The aril of fleshy layer around the seed is eaten.
It is a cultivated fruit tree.
Edible parts
Starch, oil, fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Guacuri, Mari, Mari-gordo, Nemote, Nimuhe, Turi, Umari-amarelo, Umary, Yuri