Chequen, Arrayan blanco
Luma chequen
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 8 m high. The flowers are white with 4 petals. The fruit are fleshy, dark purple and 1 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. In Chile it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level. It grows in water or with its roots in water. It grows in humid areas with constant rainfall. It can tolerate shade. It grows in hardiness zone 9. It can tolerate light frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Chile (country/location of origin), South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit