Psychotria berteroana
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are oblong and 7-20 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. The flowering shoots are 5-22 cm long. The flowers are white. Ripe fruit turn yellow.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in deciduous forest. It occurs from sea level to 900 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Central America (country/location of origin), Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Lesser Antilles, Martinique, Montserrat, Peru, Puerto Rico, South America, St Lucia, Trinidad,Venezuela, West Indies (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. They are also crushed to make a drink.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cafe marron, Corjarot, Cotorra, Wild longwood