Tomentose saurauia
Saurauia tomentosa

Family: Actinidiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The crown is open. The trunk is long and straight and 40 cm across. The fruit are green berries with a red tinge. They are 15 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in wet forests and along wind swept hills. It grows between 2,000-2,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked.

Fruit are sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be cut back and will re-grow.

Its other names

Local names

Caton, Cunalulum, Kuna lulun, Moquilo, Tochte

Synonyms

Palaua tomentosa Kunth; and others