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Middling porcelia
Porcelia mediocris

Family: Annonaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 12 m tall. The leaves are simple and broad. The flowers are green and then turn yellow. They have a scent. The ripe fruit are yellow.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazonia, Colombia, Ecuador, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is acid and is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

A'cho omenda, Lakau muyu, Llanto caspi, Llautu kaspi, Okatabekawe, Sauco

Synonyms