Black mouriri
Mouriri nigra

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guianas, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ahewijae kaebaeri, Chipayeopo, Derello, Dereye, Lanza caspi, Komotoriballi, Mirauba, Pagadamonkamo, Pogonamoncamo, Spjkerhout, Spikrihoedoe, Topi weti, Weti-topi

Synonyms

Eugenia nigra DC.; Mouriri plasschaertii Pulle;