Topobea parasitica

Family: Melastomataceae

What it is like

A shrub that grows attached to other plants. It grows 4 m tall. The trunk is 5-6 cm across. The flowers are red to purple. The fruit are berries. The seeds are sticky.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Panama, South America, Suriname

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Blakea parasitica (Aubl.) D. Don;