Vaupes parahancornia
Parahancornia surrogata
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 10-20 m tall. The fruit are black and 4-6 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 400 m above sea level. It is usually in sandy soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Coumahy, Coumahy-da-caatinga, Di-juwj-wak-so-guh, Juanchoco, Juansoco de la sabana, Juansoquillo, Mi-mi-wako-ka-ki, Na, Pendare, Ran-han, Sorva, Sorva-pepquena