Brachyotum ledifolium
Family: Melastomataceae
What it is like
A shrub. The leaves are narrowly oval and 15-25 mm long by 7-12 mm wide. The flowers are yellow.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,600-4,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
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
Arete de inca, Herrumbre, Inchi chaklla, Lengua de gato, Patio fichana, Puka chaklla, Rombres
Synonyms
Alifana canescens Raf.; Melastoma ledifolium Desr.; and others