Bigfruit hieronyma
Hieronyma macrocarpa
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The fruit are red when ripe.
It is also put in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela
How it is used for food
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds have a hard seed coat and can be scratched with sandpaper to improve germination.
Its other names
Local names
Calisaya, Candelo, Chuguaca, Coral, Mote, Motilon, Mulato, Pantano, Pibal
Synonyms
Hieronyma colombiana Cuatrec.; Hieronyma croizatii Steyerm.; Hieronyma macrocarpa var. spruceana Mull.Arg.;