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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.;