Bellucia axinanthera
Family: Melastomataceae
What it is like
An erect shrub. It grows 3-5 m tall. The flowers and fruit can be on the trunk or in the axils of leaves. There are 3-12 together in groups. The fruit is a flattened round berry. It is 2.5 cm high by 3-5 cm wide. It is pale yellow. There are several seeds.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Central America, Colombia, Indonesia, Panama, SE Asia, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It can be grown from seeds. Plants need to be 3 m apart.
Its other names
Local names
Coronilla