Myrcia graciliflora

Sagot

Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit 10 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A small tree. The outer bark is flaky. The inner bark is orange. The leaves are opposite and taper to a long tip. The flowers are white and have a sweet scent. They are in groups near the ends of branches. The fruit is a black berry. They have a crown of sepals.

Edible Uses

The sweet black fruit are eaten.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are sweet and edible.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mixed forest.

Where It Grows

America, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname,

Also Known As

Ara-a, Akami enuru, Dau dau, Dowdow, Ibibanaro, Kasa'mi, Tutu

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 295