Joyapa blanca
Macleania salapa
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. It has a woody tuber 2 m across. The leaves are narrowly oval and 3-7 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The fruit are 15 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 2,160-3,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Joyapa blanca, Joyapa morada, Salapa, Salapa blanca
Synonyms
Ceratostema salapa Benth.;