Clidemia cf. microthyrsa
R. O. Williams
Melastomataceae Edible: Fruit
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Conveyor Belt
Description
A shrub. The leaves are covered with soft hairs. The flowers are white. The fruit are pink and turn purple when ripe.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
America, Guyana, South America,
References (1)
- van Andel, T., 2000, Useful plants of Guyana. Non-timber forest products of the North-West District of Guyana. Part 2. A Field Guide. Tropenbos-Guyana Programme. p 289
