Ardisia esculenta
Family: Primulaceae
What it is like
A shrub.
There are about 250-300 Ardisia species. They are mainly in the tropics. Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows at low and mid elevations in Peru.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Tinus esculenta (Pav. ex A. DC.) Kuntze;