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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;