Motepela
Centropogon erianthus
Family: Campanulaceae
What it is like
A climbing shrub. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are alternate. They are oval and taper to the tip. The flowers are orange-red. The fruit is a berry.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It occurs between 2,800-3,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Motrepela
Synonyms
Siphocampylus erianthus Benth.;