Faramea capillipes
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-5 m tall. The flowers are at the ends of branches. The flowers are white. The fruit is round or oval.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the lowlands. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It grows in rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Quinquincaca, Yacu sanango
Synonyms
Faramea breviflora Benth. ex Britton;