Truncate retiniphyllum
Retiniphyllum truncatum

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The leaves are narrowly oval and acute at both ends. The flowering shoots are at the ends and the flowers do not have stalks. The flowers are white with pink lines. The fruit is round.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest and savannah.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, caution.

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cupi banero, Cupi hoja fina

Synonyms

Retiniphyllum pallidum Mull.Arg.; Retiniphyllum truncatum var. angustifolium Steyerm.;