narúajú
Narúajú is a fictional plant species described in this encyclopedia-style article as part of a hypothetical rainforest ecosystem. It is a small to medium shrub or tree reaching 1.5–3 meters tall, with a single, smooth trunk and an irregular crown. Leaves are simple, ovate, glossy, 5–12 cm long, with a prominent midrib. Flowers appear in loose panicles, typically white or pale pink, and are fragrant at dusk. The fruit is a fleshy drupe, about 1–1.5 cm in diameter, turning orange to red when ripe, and containing a single seed.
Narúajú is depicted as endemic to the lower montane forests of the fictional Zambeira Basin, occurring on
Taxonomy and etymology: The name narúajú is presented as the type of a monotypic genus Narúajú within
Uses and cultural significance: Local communities in the narrative use bark decoctions for fever and leaves
Conservation: As a fictional construct, narúajú has no official conservation status. Within the narrative, its limited