Blackberry-jam fruit
Tocoyena formosa
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It has several stems. It grows 1.5-2.5 m tall. The fruit has a yellow skin and black pulp. They are 4.5 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten fresh and made into drinks.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Estrela, Genipapo-do-campo, Guamaru, Janipapo, Jenipapo-de-cavalo
Synonyms
Gardenia formosa Cham. & Schltdl; Tocoyena microdon Mart. and others