Bellucia mespiloides (Miq.) J.F.Macbr.

  • Filed As

    Melastomataceae
    Bellucia mespiloides (Miq.) J.F.Macbr.

  • Collector(s)

    T. R. van Andel 591 A with Alice Samuels, 07 Dec 1995

  • Location

    Guyana. Kariako, Barama River, North-West District. Secondary forest around Kariako.

  • Habitat

    In secondary forest and abandoned fields. In open cassava fields.

  • Description

    Medium sized tree. Seedlings regenerate in open cassava fields. Leaves opposite, leaf veins red. Fruits 1-1.5 cm, edible, yellowish green when ripe, sweet-sour taste, caulicarp, in clusters on older branches. Numerous small seeds.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 2425993

    Occurrence ID: 49a227a2-98b8-4b95-b02f-4c6c443d2736

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Guyana

  • Locality

    Kariako, Barama River, North-West District. Secondary forest around Kariako.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 145 m. (476 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    7.3722, -59.7044

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