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Pentagonia brachyotis

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 1.5 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, South America


How it is used for food

The fruit only have a small edible pulp.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Biruchichiho, Cumtulo, Murcielago

Synonyms

Watsonamra brachyotis Standl.;