Straight stamen myrcianthes
Myrcianthes orthostemon
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Arrayan, Saca botella, Singulique
Synonyms
Eugenia orthostemon O. Berg;