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Psychotria nuda

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A shrub. It grows 2.5 m tall. The leaves are 5-7 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The fruit is fleshy and oval. It is 1-1.5 cm long by 0.8-1 cm wide. The seeds are flattened.

It is used as medicine.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Caution


How it is grown

Plants flower and fruit throughout the year.


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Many