Peru tapura
Tapura peruviana

Family: Dichapetalaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are 10-13 cm long and 3-5 cm wide. The flowers are white and have a scent.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, 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

Ahucando, Ardilla kaspi, Awenkatomo, Chikich naeknum, Chini kuru pahu, Chunta ruku yura, Coyovi quini'cco, Huixa nanai, Karacha kaspi yura, Majato, Mangoleran, Mujaya tinchi, Nanai caspi, Pupo caspi, Sacha uvillas, Semejoco, Yumpig

Synonyms

Tapura leucantha K. Krause; Tapura peruviana var. peruviana;