Coccocypselum aureum

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A herb. The leaves have an irregular surface. The fruit are fleshy and blue.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on moist shady banks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Anil, Baga-de-capitao, Mata-pau, Quiriri, Yutwinaek

Synonyms

Schwenkfelda aurea Spreng.; and others