Palicourea angustifolia

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 10 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval and 4-20 cm long by 1.5-4 cm wide. Flowering shoots occur singly at the ends of branches. The fruit are 4-5 mm long. They are dark blue to black.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Palicourea angustifolia var. glabricaulis Steyerm.; Palicourea ensiformis Steyerm.; Palicourea intermedia Oesrt. ex Pol.; and several others