Dependent-spiked Clidemia
Clidemia dependens

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub. The leaves are narrowly oval and wavy along the edge. They taper to the tip. They are hairy on both surfaces. The flower spikes are at the ends of branches and droop.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Melastoma dependens Pav.;