Colquilla, Yellow maya
Miconia crocea

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows between 1-5 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and rough. There are hairs on the veins underneath. The flowers are small and white. The fruit is a pink berry.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 1,000-4,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit is eaten. It is also used as as spice in desserts.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Amarillo, Chukchu, Cola, Colquilla, Killu yuyu, Kullka, Yamu chukchu

Synonyms

Acinodendron croceum (Desr.) Kuntze; Ceramium croceum (Desr.) DC.; Melastoma crocea Desr.; Melastoma setinode Bonpl.; Miconia setinodis (Bonpl.) DC.; Miconia theresiae Cogn.;