Blakea hirsuta
Family: Melastomataceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The leaves have short leaf stalks. The leaves are large and broadly oval. The flowers are in groups or 3 on short stout stalks. The fruit are large berries.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit