It is also known as capulí, uchuva, uvilla, golden berry and gooseberry. It is a plant native to the Andes that is grown mostly between 1500 and 3100 meters above sea level, although it is also planted in other latitudes, mainly in some African countries. The aguaymanto produces small, deep orange berries that have a pleasant sweet, slightly acid taste.

Today, thanks to science, we know that these traditional uses and other properties are due to several chemical components that exist in the roots of the yacon.