Jicamillo, Bullose saurauia
Saurauia bullosa

Family: Actinidiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or tree. The crown is open. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk can be 20-40 cm across. The fruit are green oval berries 2 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in cloud forest. It grows between 1,500-3,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Huevo de gallo, Jicamillo, Moco, Moquillo, Platanillo, Tsunkana, Suza

Synonyms

Saurauia garcia-barrigae R. E. Schult.; Saurauia hypomalla Benoist; Saurauia leoi Buscal.; Saurauia mojandensis Benoist; Saurauia pseudoexcelsa Buscal.; Saurauia roseotincta R.E.Schult.; Saurauia spragueana Buscal.;