Brazil borojoa
Alibertia sorbilis

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-6 m high. The leaves are large. They are 25-45 cm long by 15-20 cm wide. The base is heart shaped and they taper to the tip. The flowers are of one sex. The male flowers occur as many together. The female flowers occur singly. The fruit is round and 8-10 cm across. They are green to brown. It has several seeds inside. The seeds are almost a triangle shape and 2 cm long.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Niue, Pacific, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit pulp is used to for juice, compotes, marmalades, ice-cream and wines.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown by seeds. Seeds germinate in 25-55 days. It can also be grown from cuttings and grafting.

Its other names

Local names

Borjo, Borojo, Borojo de monte, Huito, Parvi grande, Purui-grande, Purui grande, Purui, Puruhuyi

Synonyms

Borojoa sorbilis (Ducke) Cuatrec.; Thieleodoxa sorbilis Ducke;