Carica chilensis (Triana & Planch.)

Solms Vasconcellea chilensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Caricaceae.

Monoecious or dioic shrub, deciduous in summer, reaching a size of 1–3 m in height; It has a thick and succulent trunk, the exfoliating bark at the base of adult trees.

Leaves very variable in shape, ovate, deltoid, some heart-shaped at the base and divided into 5 angular, membranous lobes; with 3–4 cm petiole.

The fruit is ovoid, brownish-green with oval seeds wrapped in mucilage