Vaccinium xerampelinum
Sleumer
gbif· cc0
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Description
A tropical shrub in the Ericaceae family.
This description is brief — help expand it
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible, though this is uncertain based on available data.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Papua, SE Asia,
Notes
The name is ambiguous.
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Deadly Nightshade
Atropa belladonna
Joan Simon from Barcelona, España
Vaccinium xerampelinum
Vaccinium xerampelinum
President and Fellows of Harvard College
Deadly Nightshade: Tall herbaceous plant (1-2m), single shiny black cherry-sized berries, star-shaped calyx, large oval leaves, sweet but dangerous taste.
Vaccinium xerampelinum: Low woody shrub, berries in clusters with crown/remnant calyx ring, sweet taste.
References (2)
- Van Steenis, C.G.G.J. (ed.) (1960-1972). Flora Malesiana 6: 1-1023. Noordhoff-Kolff N.V., Djakarta.
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
