Myrcia sylvatica
(G. Mey.) DC.
Christmas tree
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Description
A small tree. The leaves are small. The flowers are white. The fruit are red to black berries. They are 5 mm across.
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Edible Uses
The ripe fruit are eaten fresh.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in secondary shrub land on white sand.
Where It Grows
America, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela,
Also Known As
Ibibanaro
References (2)
- Andel T. van, Non-timber forest products of the North-West District of Guyana. Part 2. A Field Guide. Tropenbos-Guyana Programme. p 295
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
