Guadeloupe marlberry, Mameyuelo
Ardisia obovata

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are dark green and drooping. The fruit are produced in large numbers. They are green but turn pink, red then dark purple.

There are about 250-300 Ardisia species. They are mainly in the tropics. Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bahamas, Central America, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti (country/location of origin), Indochina, Lesser Antilles, Malaysia, North America, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, USA, Virgin Islands, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ardisia hamiltonii A. DC.; Ardisia maculata Poit. ex A. DC.; Icacorea guadalupensis (Duchass. ex Griseb.) Britton ex P. Wilson; Tinus obovata (Desv. ex Ham.) Kuntze;