Geophila cordifolia

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a creeping plant. The leaves are elongated and hairy. The flowers are white. The fruit are hairy. They are red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs between sea level and 500 m above sea level in Bolivia. It grows near creeks and rocks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Guianas, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Geophila hostmanniana Miq.; Geophila trichogyne (Mull.Arg.) Standl.; Mapouria trichogyne Mull.Arg.; Uragoga trichogyne (Mull.Arg.) Kuntze;