- Lúcuma
Taxobox
name = Lúcuma
image_width = 240px
regnum =Plantae
divisio =Magnoliophyta
classis =Magnoliopsida
ordo =Ericales
familia =Sapotaceae
genus = "Pouteria "
species = "P. lucuma"
binomial = "Pouteria lucuma"
binomial_authority = (Ruiz & Pav.) KuntzeThe lúcuma ("Pouteria lucuma") is a
subtropical fruit of Andean origin (sometimes known as lucmo or eggfruit in English), native to the dry subtropical Andean coastal valleys ofPeru ; introduced later in other South American countries. It grows at temperate elevations, between 1,000-2,400 metres. The largest concentration of this fruit is found in the Peruvian regions ofCajamarca ,Ancash ,Lima , andAyacucho . Is a very nutritious fruit, having high levels ofcarotene andvitamin B3 . The lúcuma is exported all around the world. In some countries it is one of the most popular ice-cream flavors.Lúcuma is a popular flavoring for
ice cream in its native range, and in Peru even exceeds the demand for more globally popular flavors such asstrawberry ,chocolate , andvanilla . Fact|date=February 2007Lucuma has been found on ceramics at burial sites of the indigenous people of coastal Peru [ [http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/lucmo.html Lucmo ] ] . The
Moche people had a fascination with agriculture and often chose to represent fruits and vegetables, including lucuma, in their art. [Berrin, Katherine & Larco Museum. "The Spirit of Ancient Peru:Treasures from the Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera." New York:Thames and Hudson , 1997.]References
External links
* [http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?102617 Germplasm Resources Information Network: "Pouteria lucuma"]
* [http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/lucmo.html Scientific Information on the lúcuma]
* [http://www.bioversityinternational.org/Information_Sources/Species_Databases/New_World_Fruits_Database/qryall3.asp?intIDSpecies=1142 New World Fruits Database]
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