Oblong lacmellea
Lacmellea oblongata
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in the lowland Amazonian rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Charichuelo, Chicle, Sacha aviu, Sande popa, Tauch, Uchi tauch, Wepemonka
Synonyms
Lacmellea grandiflora Monach.;