Urera aurantiaca
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves, Fruit
Both the leaves and fruit are edible.
Known Hazards
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.
Argentina, Brazil*, Paraguay, South America*,
How to Identify
A perennial shrub in the Urticaceae family native to temperate Argentina, where it grows from sea level to 500 m in elevation.
How to Grow
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Medicinal Uses
The plant is diuretic.
Other Uses
A fibre obtained from the bark has industrial purposes.
Names & Synonyms
Cacancao, Cansancao, Urtigao-do-rio, Urtiga-de-pacu
Urera aurantiaca var. scandens Hassl.
References (5)
- Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116
- Brack, P., et al, 2020, Frutas nativas do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil: riqueza e potencial alimentício. Native fruits of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: richness and potential as food. Rodriguésia 71: e0310201
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
- Kinupp, V. F., 2007, Plantas alimenticias nao-convencionais da regiao metropolitana de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil p 105
- Kinupp, V. F. & Bergman, I., 2008, Protein and minerals of native species, potential vegetables and fruits. Cienc.Tecnol. Aliment. Vol. 28 No. 4 Campinas Oct/Dec.
