Lacmellea peruviana
(Van Heurck. & Mull.Arg.) Markgr.
Peru lacmellea
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Description
A slender tree. The crown is spreading. It can grow 12 m tall. The fruit are orange to red. They are 1-3 cm across.
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Edible Uses
Fruit - raw. The orange to reddish berry is around 10 - 30cm in diameter. The latex of some species is palatable.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowland Amazonian rainforest. It grows on dry loam soils. It grows between 150-450 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Peru, South America,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seeds.
Other Uses
The latex obtained from the plant is of low quality, but is sometimes used to adulterate rubber from Hevea brasiliensis. The wood is pale pinkish brown, at times with a pale greyish cast. It is straight or moderately straight-grained; medium-textured; of medium weight to fairly heavy; easy to cut and takes a smooth finish; checks in drying and subject to attack by insects.
Other Information
Fruit are sold in local markets.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chicle huayo, Chirique, Chochuque amarillo, Palo chicle
