Tetracera portobellensis
Family: Dilleniaceae
What it is like
A creeping shrub. The leaves are oval and 10-18 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. The flowers are 5 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stem sap ?
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bejuco de agua o colorado
Synonyms
Delima mexicana Moc. & Sesse ex DC.; Tetracera sessiliflora Triana & Planch.; Tetracera volubilis Kunth;