butternut
Caryocar nuciferum L.
Caryocar nuciferum L. is a species in the Caryocaraceae family, commonly known as butternut. It is native to regions including Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, and several Caribbean islands. The name was published in 1771.
Description
Caryocar nuciferum L. is a member of the Caryocar genus within the Caryocaraceae family. It is distributed across northern South America and the Caribbean. The species was described by Linnaeus in 1771, likely based on an Allemand description, though Linnaeus may not have examined a specimen directly. This information is supported by botanical literature, including references in Flora Neotropica.
Other common names
souari-nutPekea NutSouari nutbutternut
Distribution
BR · Antioquia, Chocó · Global · Brazil North · Colombia · French Guiana · Guyana · Leeward Is. · Panamá · Suriname · Trinidad-Tobago · Venezuela · Windward Is.
Synonyms
Pekea tuberculosaRhizobolus pekeaRhizobolus tomentosusRhizobolus tuberculosumCaryocar tomentosumCaryocar tuberculosum