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Henriettea succosa

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are broad but pointed at both ends. They are a light brown gold underneath. There are soft hairs along the edge and underneath. The flowers and fruit are produced along the branches among the leaves.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on the edge of the forest. It grows in lower wet sites.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, South America, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Caca-henriette, Cainillo, Canillo, Itara, Kaboanama beltiri, Manipuera, Pakira yuyuru, Pixirica-jabuticaba

Synonyms

Henriettea brasiliensis Casat.; Henriettea kappleriana Henriettea macrocalyx (Standl.) Gleason; Henriettea brunneum Vahl; Henriettea quinquerensis Henriettea succosum Henriettela macrocalyx Standl.; Melastoma bruneum Vahl.; Melastoma succosum Aubl.;