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- Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
- Spanish Name
- Santamaría, Capirote, María colorado
- Common Name
- Cow leather, White cap
- Family
- MELASTOMATACEAE
- Grows up to 15m tall in open areas as a pioneer. It can be used for restoring native woodland or for establishing a woodland garden.
- The small, blue, purple or black fruits of many species in this genus are edible.
- Pollinated by native stingless bees and dispersed by frugivorous birds and bats.
PROPAGATION: Seeds
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion