Small leaf sakusaku
Neea constricta
Family: Nyctaginaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are leathery. The flowers are small and in groups at the ends of the branches. The fruit are fleshy and pinkish purple. They are 1 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Guyana, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are occasionally eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mamudan