Velvety pourouma
Pourouma velutina

Family: Urticaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Also put in the family Cecropiaceae and Moraceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, French Guiana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Amabaibilla, Boesipapaja, Boroma, Boroma ibeberobana, Bospapaja, Buruma, Cucura, Granboesi-papaja, Imbauba-bengue, Yarayara

Synonyms

Pourouma steyermarkii Standl. & Cuatrec;