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Pourouma bicolor subsp. tessmannii

Family: Urticaceae


What it is like

A tree.

Also put in the families Cecropiaceae and Moraceae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

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


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Shuiya, Tanta shuiya, Tentar shuiya, Tsaja, Tsatsafaje, Uva aspera, Uva de monte

Synonyms

Pourouma tessmannii Midlbr.;