Aegiphila brachiata
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. The leaves are oval and taper to both ends and have teeth along the edge. The fruit is small and round and green.
Also put in the family Verbenaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 100-1,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, South America, Uruguay
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gaioleira
Synonyms
Aegiphila brasiliensis Moldenke; Aegiphila hassleri Briq.; Aegiphila polyantha Rojas Acosta; Aegiphila triantha Schauer;