Memecylon eduliforme

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 3-18 m tall. The fruit are round and 8 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid forests up to 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Madagascar

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Memecylon pseudoangulatum H. Perrier;