Duguetia peruviana Fruit plant (Duguetia peruviana) Plant Type:Seedling plant Animal and human research suggests

Animal and human research suggests a role in weight loss and obesity prevention

Fruits are covered in stinging hairs

They have relatively low amounts of fats

particularly Borneo

Economic yield starts after five years with an average fruit yield of 20 t/acre in a spacing of 4m x 3m

Duguetia peruviana Fruit plant (Duguetia peruviana) Plant Type:Seedling plant Animal and human research suggestsDuguetia peruviana: Botanical Name: Duguetia peruviana General Information: Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree Distribution: Low elevation rainforests in coastal Ecuador, probably not in Peru Growth Habits: Likes light shade when young, Slow growth in the first few years Fruit: Bright red fruits, Pleasant sweet flavor, Edible, and can be eaten raw, Rounded and lobed. Cultivation Information: Bloom Time Fruiting: 3 to 4 Years Maintenance Required: