Clidemia petiolata
Family: Melastomataceae
What it is like
A shrub. The branches are hairy. The leaves have long leaf stalks 3-5 cm long and the leaves are oval to heart shaped. They have teeth and are hairy above.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Guiana, Guyana, Panama, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit