Achariaceae FAMILY

Carpotroche longifolia

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Carpotroche longifolia is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 12 metres tall[ 422 Title Fruits of the Guianan Flora Publication Author van Roosmalen. M.G.M. Publisher Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands. Year 1985 ISBN 90-9000988-4 Description Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat. ]. The oil from the seed is harvested from the wild and used locally for treating leprosy and parasitic skin diseases. The fleshy arils around the seed can be eaten.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeS. America - Brazil to Ecuador.

HabitatAlong the sides of rivers and creeks, especially on slopes[ 422 Title Fruits of the Guianan Flora Publication Author van Roosmalen. M.G.M. Publisher Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands. Year 1985 ISBN 90-9000988-4 Description Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat. ]. Found at elevations from sea level to 1,000 metres in Ecuador.