Vasconcellea goudotiana Triana & Planch.

A small single stemmed tree. It grows 3-8 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves have purple veins. The fruit are 5 angled and purple, orange or red. Some trees have bitter fruit.

A tropical plant. In the Andes it grows between 1,500-2,300 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 10-12.

The fruit can be eaten raw. They can also be eaten with sugar as a dessert. They are also used for drinks.

Plants are grown by seeds.