Disterigma acuminatum

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The leaves are alternate and leathery. The flowers are in groups in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is white and lets light through.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows at 2,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Gualicon, Mortino blanco, Pipisiki, Tirag, Zarzal

Synonyms

Disterigma dendrophilum (Benth.) Nied.; Gaylussacia microphylla G. Don; Metagonia acuminata (Kunth) Nutt.; Vaccinium acuminatum Kunth; Vaccinium dendrophilum Benth.;