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