Lofty saurauia
Saurauia excelsa

Family: Actinidiaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Moquilo, Mosquito

Synonyms

Apetala scabra G. Don; Saurauia excelsa var. moritziana Buscal.; Saurauia floribunda Linden & Planch.; Saurauia moritziana Turcz.; Saurauia pycnotricha Turcz.; Saurauia schlimii Sprague; Saurauia xanthotricha Turcz.;