Faramea guianensis

(Aubl.) Brem.

Rubiaceae Edible: Fruit 81 iNaturalist observations

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Description

A shrub. The leaves are opposite and papery. They are hairy underneath. The twigs are flattened at the node. The fruit is black and has a crown at the top.

Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

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

Where It Grows

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

References (1)

Andel T. van, Non-timber forest products of the North-West District of Guyana. Part 2. A Field Guide. Tropenbos-Guyana Programme. p 302 (Faramea cf. guianensis)