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Dicranostyles ampla

Family: Convolvulaceae


What it is like

A creeping shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The fruit are oval and green.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Gataome, Kanua waska, Omeneka

Synonyms