Rudgea loretensis
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows to 7 m tall. The fruit are white. They are round to oval. They can be 3 cm long and wide. There is one flat, light green seed.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is usually below 500 m but can grow up to 1,500 m above sea level. It grows in the higher parts of the floodplains. It can tolerate shade.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Ecuador (country/location of origin), Peru (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants start producing when they are 30 cm tall. Fruit occur in the rainy season.
Its other names
Local names
Sapo huayo, Cotoruntu