Saurauia villosa
Family: Actinidiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-12 m tall. Plants fruit heavily.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in damp forests. It can grow between 900-2,700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, North America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ajob, Mameyito, Pipicho, To-no