Supinim, Shortstalk coussarea
Coussarea brevicaulis
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3 m tall. The fruit are yellow.
Caution: Some part of the plant is used as a medicine. The stems have a chemical used as a fertility drug.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela
How it is used for food
The ripe fruit are eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bacuri, Casca-doce, MIshki muyu, Nankaya supinim, Omancomo, Puma sananzo, Shunku panka, Sita pipi, Supinin, Supi numi, Tite ahue