Vismia baccifera

Family: Hypericaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It can grow 2-15 m tall. It has rusty red hairs. The leaves are 12-20 cm long. The fruit are round to oval and red. They are 1-1.5 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Caopia baccifera (L.) Kuntze; Caopia mexicana Kuntze; Hypericum bacciferum L.; Vismia mexicana Schltdl.; Vismia panamensis Duchass. & Walp.;