Warszewicz satyria
Satyria warszewiczii

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A vine-like shrub. The branches are 1-2.5 m long. New growth is red and the bark is dark brown. The leaves are alternate and 10-25 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. They are oval with a wedge shaped base and a pointed tip. The flowers are bright red with white tips. They are 2.5 cm long by 0.4 cm wide. The fruit are fleshy and 6 mm long by 8 mm wide.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests between 200-2,700 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh and also used on preserves and baked dishes.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Muela, Uva

Synonyms

Riedelia clonantha (Klotzsch) Kuntze; Riedelia warszewiczii (Klotzsch) Kuntze; Satyria clonantha Klotzsch; Satyria ovata A. C. Sm.;