Hojoso
Coussarea cornifolia
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 7 m high. The trunk is 20-25 cm across. The trunk is twisted. The tree has a dense crown of leaves. The leaves are opposite and oval. They are 10-15 cm long by 7-12 cm wide. They taper to the tip. The flowers are white. The fruit is oval and round. The fruit stalk is 2-3 mm long. There is 1 seed. The seed is oval and 8 mm across.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit