Wing-stemmed Thibaudia
Thibaudia caulialata

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A shrub. The small branches are angular. The leaves are almost without stalks. They are heart shaped to oblong with teeth along the edge. The leaves are about 12 cm long. There are a few flowers in a group. The tube is 25 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Ecuador, Peru (country/location of origin), South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cavendishia caulualata (Ruiz & Pav.) A. C. Sm.; Proclesia alata (Dunal) Klotzsch; Thibaudia alata Dunal;