Disterigma balslevii
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A wiry shrub. The stems are 2 m long. The leaves are simple and alternate. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit is a white berry that lets light through.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Ecuador it grows at 2,800-3,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Colombia, Ecuador (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit