Miconia trinervia

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 4-16 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 12-25 cm long by 5-12 cm wide. The fruit are 4-6 mm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been collected between 880-1,020 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Melastoma scorpioides Schltdl. & Cham.; Melastoma trinervium Sw.; Miconia anceps Naudin; Miconia scorpioides (Schltdl. & Cham.) Naudin;