Miconia schlimii

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk can be 10 cm across. The leaves can be 17 cm long. The flower groups are 3-8 cm long. The fruit are black and 8-10 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 1,600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Conostegia dolichostylia Donn.Sm.;