Uchi
Duckesia verrucosa

Family: Humiriaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25-30 m high. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are oblong and rough. They are 10-20 cm long by 2.5-8 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. They taper to the tip. The fruit is oval and 5-7 cm long by 4 cm across. There are 1-5 seeds inside. They can be 2-3 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in regions with an average temperature about 25°C. The rainfall is 2,000-3,500 mm per year. It can grow on acid soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The flesh of the fruit is eaten raw. It is also used for drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

One fruit weighs 50-70 g.

Its other names

Local names

Mapati, Uchi-coroa, Uxi, Uxipucu

Synonyms

Sacoglottis verrucosa Ducke;