Hydrangea leaf coussarea
Coussarea hydrangeifolia

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 5 m tall. The trunk is short and crooked. It is 15-25 cm across. The leaves are 15 cm long by 9 cm wide. The flowers are white. The fruit are small and white.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest and is best in moist, sandy soils.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds - coffee, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cha-parahuaio, False-quina, Fruta-de-anta, Hojoso, Marmelada-de-cachorro, Matico, Pau-terra-do-cerrado, Quina-branca

Synonyms

Coussarea cornifolia (Benth.) Mull.Arg.; Faramea cornifolia Benth.; Faramea hydrangeifolia Benth.;