Papayuelo Fruit plant (Carica goudotiana) Plant Type:Seedling Plant commonly known as Yellow Jaboticaba

commonly known as Yellow Jaboticaba or Cabeluda

Prevents tooth decay

reducing the risk of chronic diseases

including the bark and leaves

sometimes cultivated for ornamental purposes

Papayuelo Fruit plant (Carica goudotiana) Plant Type:Seedling Plant commonly known as Yellow JaboticabaPapayuelo (Carica goudotiana) Botanical Name: Carica goudotiana General Information: Type: Sparsely branched shrub or small tree Height: Rarely more than 5 m tall Native: Andes mountains, Colombia, Ecuador, northern Peru Leaves: Large, palmate leaves on thick branches Fruit: Yellow to red, angled fruits Sizeable and reportedly have a sweet flavor resembling an apple Edible fruits gathered from the wild or seen in local markets Can be eaten fresh, made