Peru lacmellea
Lacmellea peruviana
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A slender tree. The crown is spreading. It can grow 12 m tall. The fruit are orange to red. They are 1-3 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowland Amazonian rainforest. It grows on dry loam soils. It grows between 150-450 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Fruit are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Chicle huayo, Chirique, Chochuque amarillo, Palo chicle
Synonyms
Lacmellea arborescens var. peruviana (Van Heurck & Mull.Arg.) Monach.; Zschokkea peruviana Van Heurck & Mull.Arg.;