Chimi
Pseudolmedia laevigata

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2-5 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Amoeira-da-mata, Apitinga, Cabecita, Capuli, Catamajaca rebalsera, Cauchillo, Charo, Chime, Chimi, Chimicua, Chipi, Coca-coca, Fruto de paloma, Hayihi, Hueayaji, Hueayasi, Leche chiva, Leche de perra, Misho chaqui, Motelo chaqui, Muiratinga, Nui, Nui liso, Nui pequeno, Oboya, Oboye, Omoiwe, Pama amarilla, Pamaqui, Paparu, Pelacara, Sin pene, Tamiya muyu, Uchafollo, Ucho falo, Uchu huallis

Synonyms

Pseudolmedia brosimifolia Ducke; Pseudolmedia guaranitica Hassl.; Pseudolmedia mildbreadii J.F.Macbr.;