About Leuenbergeria guamacho (F.A.C.Weber) Lodé
Leuenbergeria guamacho is a slow-growing tree that reaches up to 8 meters in height. It has a brown trunk and a rounded crown that can grow up to 3 meters in diameter, with simple alternate leaves. This species produces bright yellow flowers. Its ripe fruit is round, yellow-green, edible, and contains numerous black seeds. Leuenbergeria guamacho originates in the American tropics, ranging from Mexico to northern South America. It grows in large numbers in the mountains near the Venezuelan coast, occurs in drier regions, and is most notably found in Venezuela’s national parks.
