Edible : Fruit
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The young branches can have a grey covering. The crown is low and spreads wide. The leaves are narrowly oval and papery. They are 5-12 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. They taper to the tip and are wedge shaped at the base. The flowers occur singly and are 3 mm long. They are densely crowded along a stalk. The fruit is oblong and smooth.
A tropical plant. It grows in coastal regions.
Other names : Braganca, Goiti, Guaili, Oiti da praia, Oiticica, Oity, Oiti, Goiti'iba,
Synonyms :
Moquilea tomentosa Benth.;
Pleragina odorata Arruda da Camara ex Koster;