Tunu
Castilla tunu

Family: Moraceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua, South America

How it is used for food

The latex is used as a chewing gum.

Edible parts

Latex

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Canchillo, Caucho, Iakui, Munkame, Niau, Ojesoque, Tamara amarilla, Yama caucho

Synonyms

Castilla fallax O. F. Cook;