False naga naucleopsis
Naucleopsis pseudonaga

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It rows 20 m tall and the trunk is 32 cm across. The outer bark is greyish-brown and has deep cracks. These peel off in long plates. The fruit hang down. They are green and inside there are seeds covered in a sweet, orange pulp. This is edible.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jaca-brava, Muiratinga, Pama-amarela, Pama-mao-de-onca, Puma chaqui

Synonyms

Ogcodeia pseudonaga Mildbr.;