Bush currant
Miconia formicoheterophylla

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, 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

Ewengimo, Ewengiwe, Nai

Synonyms

Calophysa heterophylla (Desr.) Triana; Clidemia heterophylla (Desr.) Gleason; Maieta heterophylla (Desr.) DC.; Melastoma heterophylla Desr.; Tococa heterophylla (Desr.) D. Don;