Amaina
Amaioua guianensis

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 3-6 m tall. The outer bark is brown and the inner bark is red. The leaves are opposite and clustered at the ends of branches. The flowers are in groups without stalks. The fruit is an oval berry. It is 2.2 cm across. It is purple-brown.

Where it is found

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

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, America, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

A spacing of 5 m is suitable.

Plants fruit in November and December in South America.

Its other names

Local names

Cai osho, Canela-de-veado, Cedro-bravo, Goiaba de peixe, Komaramara balli, Kapasi tuno, Marmelada brava

Synonyms

Hamelia glabra Lam. [Illegitimate]; Hamelia sessiliflora Willd.; and others