Galeotti gaffenridea
Graffenrieda galeottii
Family: Melastomataceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 3-16 m tall. The flowering shoots are 17-40 cm long. The fruit are 4-5 mm long. The seeds are 2-2.5 mm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 60-600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ciren
Synonyms
Calyptrella cycliophylla Donn.Sm.; Calyptrella galeottii Naudin;