Psychotria cornigera
Benth.
Rubiaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are opposite. The fruit are reddish purple. They have 2 lobes. They are juicy and spongy.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
America, Guyana, South America,
Other Information
The fruit are especially eaten by children.
Synonyms
Psychotria bahiensis var. cornigera (Benth.) Steyerm.Psychotria subcuspidata Müll.Arg.Uragoga cornigera (Benth.) KuntzeUragoga subcuspidata (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Sakusaku
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 302 (As Psychotria bahiensis var. cornigera)
