Caucho negro
Castilla ulei
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20-40 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The fruit are 2 cm long by 2.5 cm wide or larger.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It suits the humid tropical lowlands. It grows in clearings in the forest. It grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten fresh.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Balata caucho, Caucho, Hebe, Hule, Monkaka, Monkame, Monkamewe, Ule, Uli, Yama caucho