Masari, Bradilifi
Coccoloba ascendens

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A liana or creeper. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves or near the ends of branches. These are 5-20 cm long. The stalk is angular and has soft hairs. The fruit is an oval envelope. It is 1.5 cm long by 1.3 cm wide. It is greenish red or can be deep blue. It tapers towards the tip. It is juicy and edible.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest on iron-capped hills. It also grows in savanna and forests along rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Central America, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Trinidad, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

It is cultivated for its fruit.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Uvifera ascendens (Dus ex Lindon) Kuntze;