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Bracteate blakea
Blakea bracteata

Family: Melastomataceae


What it is like

A creeping shrub.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, 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

Bagague, Bagawe. Ewewi, Chanchek, Ewegui, Huasca payatsi, Ogo-ywegana, Shashak, Shiwiar, Waska payansu

Synonyms

Blakea bracteata subsp. ecuadorensis Wurdack;