The lúcuma (Pouteria lucuma) is a subtropical fruit of Anean origin (sometimes known as lucmo in English), native to the dry subtropical Andean coastal valleys of Peru; introduced later in Ecuador and Chile. It grows at temperate elevations, between 1,000-2,400 metres. The largest concentration of this fruit is found in the Peruvian regions of Cajamarca, Ancash, Lima, and Ayacucho. It has also grown well for centuries in southern Ecuador and Chile's northern coast. The fruit is very nutritious, having high levels of carotene and vitamin B3. The lúcuma is exported all around the world. In some countries it is one of the most popular ice-cream flavors.