Naucleopsis krukovii

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The leaves are sword shaped and 4-22 cm long by 1-8 cm wide. There are about 20-50 flowers in a group. The fruit is 4-4.5 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on firm land in forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Awelatowe, Pe'su sayaro

Synonyms

Pseudolmedia krukovii Standl.;