Urera aurantiaca
Family: Urticaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It keeps growing from year to year.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cacancao, Cansancao, Urtigao-do-rio, Urtiga-de-pacu
Synonyms
Urera aurantiaca var. scandens Hassl.;