Motojobobo, Cururu cui
Lycianthes asarifolia

Family: Solanaceae

What it is like

A creeping herb. The leaves are round. The base is heart shaped. They are 4-6 cm across. The leaf stalk is 5-7 cm long. The flowers occur singly. They are white and in the axils of leaves. The fruit is 1-2 cm long by 1 cm across. They are orange. There are many seeds.

There are about 200 Lycianthes species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Bolivia it grows to 1000 m altitude. In Argentina it grows between 500-1,400 m above sea level. It grows in shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, North America, Paraguay, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), USA, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

The fruit have an attractive taste.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bo'bosh, Botobobo, Botovovo, Childa, Kaani, Kashambi, Matojobobo, Mocojo-vovo, Motojobobo

Synonyms

Solanum asarifolium Kunth & C. D. Bouche;