Description

An evergreen vine that can grow to several dozen feet. Flowers are small, red and yellow in color and have a look akin to some of their relatives such as the acerola.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Unknown.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The nuts are eaten raw or cooked and supposedly have a very good flavor.

Native Range

Native to higher altitude forests of Southern Brazil.

Related Species

Malpighiaceae
	Bunchosia argentea Peanut Butter Fruit		Byrsonima basiloba Field Nance
	Byrsonima crassiflora Nance		Dicella nucifera Chestnut Vine
	Malpighia punicifolia Acerola