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Cecropia membranacea

Family: Urticaceae


What it is like

A tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Guarumo, Huaque, Kokanta, Sarahuaque, Tsitica dundu

Synonyms

Ambaiba membranacea (Trecul) Kuntze; Cecropia tessmannii Mildbr.; and others