Hoffmannia viridis

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The fruit are in clusters and are red. The fruit are round and 8 mm across. There are very small black seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 960 m above sea level in Central America.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hoffmannia pallidiflora Standl.;