Salacia juruana
Loes.
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Description
A small tree or vine. The fruit are yellow. They are 4-5 cm across. The fruit have a bumpy skin. The pulp is grey and lets light through. There are several light brown seeds.
Edible Uses
The fruit are enjoyed fresh.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows below 1,600 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Panama*, Peru*, South America, Suriname, Venezuela*,
Production
Fruit are often harvested from the ground.
Other Information
The fruit are enjoyed.
Also Known As
Bombo huayo, Juasca chuchohuasi, Cachete de vieja
References (3)
- Kew Plants of the World onLine
- Philips, O., 1992, The potential for harvesting fruits in tropical rainforests: new data from Amazonian Peru. Biodiversity and Conservation 2, 18-38
- Smith, N., et al, 2007, Amazon River Fruits. Flavors for Conservation. Missouri Botanical Gardens Press. p 93
