Bonellia frutescens

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grow 8 m tall. The trunk can be 35 cm across. Young shoots and branches have white hairs. The leaves are alternate and 3-6 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The fruit are oval and dull orange. They are 1-2.5 cm long by 1-1.5 cm wide. There are 3-10 seeds.

There are 32 Jacquinia species. They grow in Central America. Also put in the family Theophrastaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is sweet and fleshy and eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ruutkuu

Synonyms

Jacquinia aciculata Mez.; Jacquinia aristata Jacq.; Jacquinia carasana Kunth; Jacquinia frutescens (Mill.) B Stahl; Jacquinia geniculata Mez; Jacquinia gracilis Mez; Jacquinia ovalifolia Mez; Ruscus frutescens Mill.;