Miconia subseriata

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the high mountain cloud forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica (country/location of origin), Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cirin, Colca, Kullka, Kullka colorada, Langua de vaca, Zapotillo leandra

Synonyms

Clidemia amblyandra Naudin; Clidemia subseriata Naudin; Leandra mucida Markgr.; Leandra subseriata (Naudin) Cogn.; Oxymeris subseriata (Naudin) Triana;