Uva de montana
Ctenardisia amplifolia

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are oblong and 18-30 cm long by 8-13 cm wide. The base is wedge shaped. The flowering shoots are bright red with flowers in a panicle 4-15 cm long. The fruit are round and 1 cm across. They are red at first and turn black when ripe.

There are about 250 Ardisia species. They are mainly in the tropics. Also put in the family Myrsinaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Central America, Honduras, Nicaragua

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Uva de monte

Synonyms

Ardisia amplifolia Standl.; Yunckeria amplifolia (Standl.) Lundell;