Saurauia aspera

Family: Actinidiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 15 m tall. The crown is wide-spreading. The trunk can be 25 cm across. The fruit are 6-8 mm across.

Also in family Saurauiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dense forests and along rivers. It grows between 20-2,000 m above sea level. It is best in a sunny position. It can just grow in the cloud forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico (country/location of origin), Nicaragua, North America, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked. They can be dried for later use.

It is a cultivated fruit tree.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chilca, Chilidron, Ma-do-chay, Ma-do-tza, Mameyito, Palo de moca, Pipicho, Shka-ya-no, Taga-tzego

Synonyms

Saurauia englesingii Standl.; Saurauia perseifolia Standl. & Steyerm.;