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Water duroia
Duroia aquatica

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 8-10 m tall. The trunk is 10-20 cm across. The flowers are at the ends of the branches. The fruit are brown.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Marmeldoos

Synonyms

Coupoui aquatica Aubl.; Cupirana aubletiana Miers;