Dumarin
Miconia neopilosa

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The fruit are dark purple berries. They are edible.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

The fruit are considered high quality.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dumarin, Koncuchahanka

Synonyms

Calophysa pilosa (Pav. ex D. Don) Triana; Clidemia impetiolaris (Naudin) Cogn.; Clidemia pilosa Pav. ex D. Don; Maieta pilosa (Pav. ex Don) Baill.; Staphidiastrum impetiolare Naudin; and others