What is Yoco?
Yoco, Paullinia yoco, is a member of the Sapindaceae family and can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Yoco (Latin: Paullinia yoco, family Sapindaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Yoco? — PlantSage
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What is Yoco
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Yoco (Paullinia yoco). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Is Yoco safe to eat?
Yoco is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Where does Yoco grow?
Yoco is a member of the Sapindaceae family native to CLM, ECU, and PER. Yoco thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Can I grow Yoco at home?
Yoco grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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