Vasconcellea weberbaueri

Family: Caricaceae

What it is like

An erect tree. It usually does not have branches. It grows 10 m tall. Male and female flowers are on separate plants. The fruit is orange and pear shaped. It is 3-8 cm long by 4-6 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at about 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Mauscha, Mausha

Synonyms

Carica weberbaueri Harms;