Monkey syrup
Maripa scandens

Family: Convolvulaceae

What it is like

A creeper or scrambling shrub. The leaves are alternate. They are narrowly oval and simple. The flowers are in large groups. They are velvety. The fruit are brown with black pulp.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows along river banks.

Countries/locations it is found in

America, Brazil, Colombia, Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are sweet and edible.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Howa soropan

Synonyms

Mouroucoa scandens (Aubl.) Kuntze; Ehretia cirrhosa Lam.; and others