Mild peritassa
Peritassa dulcis

Family: Celastraceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are opposite and have teeth along the edge. The leaves are 10-15 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. The flowers are in compact shoots 1-3 cm long. There are 3-5 flowers in a group. The fruit is a flattened round shape and 4 cm across, There are 6 oval seeds 13 mm long by 10 mm wide.

Also put in the family Hippocrataceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is sweet and edible.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ayaya, Cocha palillo, Sachavaca guayaba, Uaiatuma, Waiateima, Waiatuma

Synonyms

Salacia colasi Benoist; Salacia dulcis Benth.;