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Saurauia conzattii

Family: Actinidiaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 7 m tall. The fruit are round and about 6 mm across.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet mixed forest between 1,500-3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, North America


How it is used for food

The fruit are very much appreciated.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Ma-do-chay, Mameyito, Moco blanco, Moquillo, Pipichite

Synonyms

Saurauia cuchumatanensis Standl. & Steyerm.; Saurauia matudae Lundell;