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Saurauia pseudostrigillosa

Family: Actinidiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 4 m tall. The flower petals are white and the stamen are yellow.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Ecuador it has been recorded between 1,800-2,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Ecuador, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

False strigose saurauia, Kuna lulun, Moco, Moquillo, Po tolo, Shiip

Synonyms

Saurauia floribunda Benth. ex Sprague;