Ullucus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Basellaceae, with one species, Ullucus tuberosus, a plant grown primarily as a root vegetable, secondarily as a leaf vegetable. The name ulluco is derived from the Quechua word ulluku, but depending on …

Ulluco (Ullucus tuberosus), pronounced oo-YOO-ko, is a member of the family Basellaceae, which contains a few other edibles such as Malabar spinach (Basella alba). It is found primarily in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and to a lesser extent in Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina, and Chile.

2021年3月5日 · Ulluco is a main ingredient in many South American dishes. One of the most striking features of this vegetable is that its tubers are varying in color which includes yellow, pink, purple and red colors. Some are even candy striped with waxy and shiny skins. Thrives even in relatively poor soils, but loose, light soils benefit you at harvest time.

2024年11月1日 · Ulluco, a tuber native to the Andean region, is a colorful and nutritious root vegetable. Known for its vibrant hues and unique texture, it has been a staple in South American diets for centuries. Let's dive into some fascinating facts about this lesser-known crop.

2018年7月5日 · The melloco, or Ullucus tuberosus, is a tuberous root vegetable that grows in the Andes from Venezuela to Northern Argentina. Each country calls melloco by a different name: ulluco or tugua (Colombia), olluco (Peru), olloco (Argentina), ruba (Venezuela), and papa lisa (Bolivia) or simply lisa .

Ulluco is probably the most widely consumed of these crops after the potato, but is almost unknown more than a day’s drive from the high altitudes in the Andes where it is grown. The tubers are particularly beautiful, mostly vivid yellow, orange, or red/purple, colors that are created by high concentrations of pigments that act as antioxidants.

Ulluco is an excellent source of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and iron. It is also high in dietary fiber and protein. The vegetable is low in calories and fat, making it a great choice for those watching their weight. Ulluco can …

Ulluco (also known as the papa lisa) is another staple food tuber from the Andes of South America, that has adapted to the cold dry higher elevations and used much like potatoes but with a more nutty taste.

2025年1月1日 · Ulluco, or smooth potato, a popular name in Spanish as papalisa, belongs to the botanical family Basellaceae (the Madeira-vine family), which comprises approximately 19–24 species distributed in four genera (The Angiosperm Phylogeny Group et al., 2016).

Ulluco, scientifically known as Ullucus tuberosus, is a root vegetable native to the Andean region of South America. It belongs to the family Basellaceae and is also commonly referred to as “papa lisa” or “papa lisa de perro” in Peru and Ecuador.