Katmo, Katmon
Vaccinium whitfordii
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
A small shrub or tree from 1 to 5 m tall. The leaves are about 1.5 cm long and 5 mm wide. The flowers are small and red. The fruit are borne singly in the axils of leaves. The berries are small and black.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. They are common in Benguet and occur from northern Luzon to some parts of the Philippines with high elevations. It grows between 1,000-2,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia
How it is used for food
The berries are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It flowers and fruits all year round.
Its other names
Local names
Fafalong, Gutmo