Orinoco batocarpus
Batocarpus orinocensis

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 14 m tall. The trunk is 20 cm across. The fruit are green. The pulp when ripe is soft, yellow and sweet.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten. The seeds are boiled and eaten.

It is also cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Anoni, Chinchia, Dei, Frutipan de monte, Huito, Kakaibe, Katabekawe, Kobewe, Kodogimomo, Kodonimowe, Kodowimo, Mallamem, Mano de tigre, Minkia, Ne'mba, Pan de arbol, Paraguay, Pitu, Pitiu, Pituca, Pitucca, Sacha paparahua, Sacha paparan, Sacha paparogua, Sierra, Slutin viri, Tucha pishcu ila, Yakami paparu

Synonyms

Anonocarpus peruvianus Ducke;