Perebea longepedunculata
C. C. Berg
Longpeduncle perebea
Moraceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A small tree. It grows about 14 m high. The fruit are bright red and small. They are 1.5 cm long by 2 cm wide. They have a sweet juicy pulp. The fruit has 3-6 segments. Each contains a brown seed. This is about 8 mm across.
Edible Uses
The sweet juicy fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the understorey on alluvial soils up to 200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Colombia, Peru*, South America, Venezuela,
Production
Trees fruit when 5 m tall. Fruit are produced during the rainy season.
Also Known As
Chimicua, Manito de gato, Misho chaqui
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 489
- Kew Plants of the World Online
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Smith, N., et al, 2007, Amazon River Fruits. Flavors for Conservation. Missouri Botanical Gardens Press. p 186
