Xylopia brasiliensis

Family: Annonaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 6-24 m tall. The leaves are 2-9 cm long by 0.5-1.6 cm wide. The fruit is 1-2.4 cm long by 0.3-0.8 cm wide. There are 1-4 seeds 7-8 mm long by 5 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds - spice

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Embira, Envira-ferro, Pimenta-de-macaco, Pindaiba, Ybira catu, Yvyra jakatu

Synonyms

Xylopicrum brasiliense Kuntze;