Beef-wood
Ardisia tinifolia
Family: Primulaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree.
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.
Countries/locations it is found in
Caribbean, Central America, Jamaica, Leeward islands, West Indies
How it is used for food
The fruit pulp is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Ardisia coriacea Sw.;