Psychotria longicuspis

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. It can grow 5 m tall. The fruit are round and 8 mm across. They occur in clusters. They are red but turn black when ripe. There are 3 brown seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in floodplain forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Colombia (country/location of origin), Ecuador (country/location of origin), Guianas, Peru (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

The fruit pulp is eaten and the seeds are often also eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It starts producing fruit when 1 m high.

Its other names

Local names

Huanchaco huayo, Pisheu-muyu

Synonyms

Psychotria loretensis Standl.;