Pseudolmedia laevigata
Trecul
Chimi
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Botanical Research Institute of Texas
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit
The fruit are eaten raw.
Known Hazards
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South America*, Suriname, Venezuela,
How to Identify
A tropical shrub in the fig family (Moraceae) that typically grows 2-5 meters tall. It produces small fruits that are eaten fresh.
How to Grow
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Medicinal Uses
A tea made from the young twigs is esteemed as an excellent stimulant of the appetite.
Other Uses
The heartwood is red to dark red; the sapwood yellow. The texture is medium; the grain interlocked; lustre medium to bright; there is no distictive taste or aroma. The wood is fairly durable when not in contact with the soil. It works well with ordinary tools. The wood is used in construction, tool handles, mouldings, flooring, door and window frames.
Names & Synonyms
Amoeira-da-mata, Apitinga, Cabecita, Capuli, Catamajaca rebalsera, Cauchillo, Charo, Chime, Chimi, Chimicua, Chipi, Coca-coca, Fruto de paloma, Hayihi, Hueayaji, Hueayasi, Leche chiva, Leche de perra, Misho chaqui, Motelo chaqui, Muiratinga, Nui, Nui liso, Nui pequeno, Oboya, Oboye, Omoiwe, Pama amarilla, Pamaqui, Paparu, Pelacara, Sin pene, Tamiya muyu, Uchafollo, Ucho falo, Uchu huallis
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