Licania humilis
ham. & Schltdl.
Caratinguiba
Wikimedia Commons - João Medeiros
Wikimedia Commons - João Medeiros
What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit, Seeds
Both the fruit and seeds are edible.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Bolivia, Brazil, South America,
How to Identify
A tropical shrub in the Chrysobalanaceae family, typically 50 cm to 1 m tall in open areas but capable of reaching 4-6 m tall in forest conditions.
How to Grow
Requires a sunny position. Established plants are drought tolerant. A slow-growing tree.
Propagation: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 60 days. When the seedlings are 4 - 5cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 8 - 9 months later.
Other Uses
The wood is of medium texture, straight-grained, moderately heavy, with poor mechanical properties and of medium natural durability. Because of its small dimensions, it is only used locally for low quality items such as boxes. The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal.
Names & Synonyms
References (1)
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
