Urunday (Astronium urundeuva)

Family: Anacardiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Urunday, Astronium urundeuva, is a deciduous tree with a pyramid-shaped crown. It grows up to 20-25 meters tall with up to 80 cm bole diameter. Urunday is used as a medicinal plant. In particular, its bark, including the resin it produces, are used against various pulmonary conditions, kidney problems, stomach ulcers, haemoptysis, uterine bleeding, colitis, and for post-natal vaginal washes.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Rainforests in moist areas and open, stunted woodland in arid areas. Dryland forests and savannahs. (Zone 10)