Aegiphila panamensis

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The leaves are 6-10 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They flowers are pale yellow to white. The fruit are yellow to orange and have 4 lobes. They are 9-10 mm long by 7 mm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Killu muyu yura

Synonyms

Aegiphila glandulifera Moldenke; Aegiphila glandulifera var. paraensis Moldenke; Aegiphila magnifica Moldenke; and several others