Melastome rouge
Miconia rubra

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Trinidad-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

Synonyms

Clidemia rubra (Aubl.) Mart.; Melastoma rubrum Aubl.; and others