Blackish palicourea
Palicourea nigricans
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 5 m tall. The flowers are pale purple. The fruit are edible. They are dark blue to black.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows at low elevations up to about 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cabono, Cica, Coyovi candacho, Coyovi tetacho, Dademowe, Owekawe, Parinari, Pepe de pava, Pishku muyu, Titekawe, Tomemo ayamonkey
Synonyms
Palicourea klugii Standl.;