Amazon Grape

Pourouma cecropiifolia

Physical Characteristics

Pourouma cecropiifolia is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

S. America - Western Amazon in Brazil, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Drink Fruit - raw or cooked[301 ]. The purple, grape-like fruits are up to 4cm in diameter, with a large seed and a sweet, juicy, white pulp that has the flavour of a grape[46 , 301 ]. They can be made into wine, jams and jellies[301 ]. The fruits are produced in clusters[335 ].

Medicinal Uses

Poultice The warmed bark is used as a poultice for treating hard boils[348 ].

Known Hazards

None known