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Borojocito
Rudgea pittieri

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are opposite and thick. They are rounded at the tip and shiny on both surfaces. The flowers are white with short tubes. They are in dense heads at the ends of the branches. The fruit are large berries. They turn yellow when ripe.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on the edge of cloud forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Panama, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Fruto be mono

Synonyms