Guatteria chrysopetala
(Steud.) Miq.
Arara
Annonaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tree. It can grow 28 m tall. The fruiting stalks occur singly in the axils of leaves. There are about 25 fruit. These are narrowly oval and 1.6-2.6 cm long by 0.5-0.6 cm wide. They are green to black. The flesh is edible.
Edible Uses
The fruit flesh is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest.
Where It Grows
French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname,
Also Known As
Boesi-soensaka
References (1)
- van Roosmalen, M.G.M., 1985, Fruits of the Guianan Flora. Utrecht Univ. & Wageningen Univ. p14
