Ameiju
Duguetia marcgraviana
Family: Annonaceae
What it is like
A shrub or tree. It grows 3-25 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in upland secondary growth.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil (country/location of origin), Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh. It is also made into drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Beriba, Biriba, Cunduru, Envira-biriba, Envireira, Heraquina, Meijoi, Meiju, Pindaeua, Sinini
Synonyms
Aberemoa marcgraviana (Mart.) R. E. Fr.; Duguetia brevipedunculata (R. E. Fr.) R. E. Fr.; Duguetia sanctae-crucis S. Moore; and others