Shiringo, Clambo
Allophylus mollis

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 4-8 m tall. The leaves are alternate and have 3 leaflets. They are narrowly oval and 5-12 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They have teeth along the edge. The flowers are small and greenish-white. The fruit are white and 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from low altitudes to 2,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

It is a cultivated food plant.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Clambo, Shirinku

Synonyms

Schmidelia mollis Kunth;