Bacupari, Bacupari-do-cerrado
Peritassa campestris

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

An erect shrub. It has a woody base. It is less than 1.5 m tall. The branches are zigzag shaped. The leaves are simple and 6-8 cm long. The flowers are small and yellow. The fruit are a flattened round shape and yellow when ripe. The pulp is fleshy and sweet.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs throughout the scrubland and savannas in Brazil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit can be eaten raw.

Fruit are less popular because it is difficult to remove the seeds.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Capicuru, Tapicuru

Synonyms

Calypso campestris Cambess.; Calypso maximiliani Mart.; Salacia campestris Cambess ex Valp.; Salacia distincta Peyr.; Peritassa adamantina Miers; Salacia campestris var. communis Peyr.;