Synonyms: 

Pourouma uvifera Rusby

Pourouma edulis Dufr.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Rosales

Family: Urticaceae

Native: Tropical South America.

Common Names

English –  Amazon Tree-Grape

Malayalam –  മരമുന്തിരി

Description:

Pourouma cecropiifolia is a tropical tree with large leaves resembling those of the Cecropia tree, and it produces small, edible fruits, native to the Amazon rainforest.

Habitat: It typically grows in tropical rainforests, often found in moist, lowland areas with well-drained soil and ample sunlight.

Distribution: South America, including countries such as Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Uses: Pourouma cecropiifolia is utilized for its edible fruits, which are eaten fresh or used in traditional medicine for treating conditions like fever, diarrhea, and inflammation.