Poraqueiba paraensis
Ducke
Umari, Marizeira
Icacinaceae Edible: Starch, Oil, Fruit, Seeds
Description
A tropical fruit tree that produces oblong, orange to yellow fruits with an oily texture. The fleshy aril surrounding the seed is the primary edible portion.
Edible Uses
The aril (fleshy layer around the seed) is eaten fresh. The fruit, seeds, and oil are also edible portions.
Traditional Uses
The aril of fleshy layer around the seed is eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela,
Other Information
It is a cultivated fruit tree.
Notes
There are 2-3 Poraqueiba species.
Also Known As
Guacuri, Mari, Mari-gordo, Nemote, Nimuhe, Turi, Umari-amarelo, Umary, Yuri
References (15)
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