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Bellucia acutata

Family: Melastomataceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 5 m tall. The flowers are green with white tips. The fruit are green.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Guayabilla

Synonyms