Sunkach, Guianas perebea
Perebea guianensis

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk is 30 cm across. The leaves are 20-50 cm long by 7-18 cm wide. The male flowers are 6-30 mm wide. The female flowers are cup shaped and 8-30 mm across. The fruit are 3-8 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Panama, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

It is a significant food.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Akcha kaspi, Aki abon, Batabo, Bataka, Chimicua, Kawit, Nopewe, Opehue, Pama grande, Pama negra, Suncash, Sunkach, Wayawashi paparu, Wira kaspi, Yamaa sangkan, Yawataika

Synonyms

Castilla australis Hemsl.; Castilloa australis Hemsl.; Olmedia habas Pax; Perebea australis (Hemsl.) J. F. Macbr.; Perebea laevigata Standl.;