Torquate faramea
Faramea torquata
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. The fruit are green and turn dark blue as they ripen.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. It grows in the rainforest.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cafecillo, Carrisillo, Coracao-de-negra, Palo de tema, Pata de grulla
Synonyms
Coussarea scalaris Standl.; Faramea lehmannii Standl.; Faramea pachydictyon Steyerm.; Faramea paludicola Steyerm.; Faramea rectinervia Standl.;