Pentagonia tinajita

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It grows 3 m tall. The leaves are divided into lobes. The fruit have 2 lobes. They are 1-5.4 cm long by 1.5-2.5 cm wide. They are orange to red with white pulp. The seeds are an irregular shape.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 750 m above sea level. It grows in moist forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Panama

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pentagonia alfaroana (Standl.) Standl.; Watsonamra alfaroana Standl.; Watsonamra tinajita (Seem.) Kuntze;