Sapuchi
Randia laevigata
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-6 m tall. It does not have thorns. The leaves are broadly oval. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are pear shaped. The fruit are green but turn red when ripe.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on open sunny hillsides. it occurs between 200-1,070 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
It is a popular fruit.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
The plants flower in June and the green fruit appear in August ripening in November.
Its other names
Local names
Cascalojuche, Crucecilla, Crucecilla de la sierra, Sapuche