Myrcia graciliflora
Sagot
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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
