Muriri Fruit Plant (Mouriri guianensis ) Plant Type:Seedling plant High dietary fiber content

High dietary fiber content

while the crown at the apex gives it an elegant look

rich in fatty acids

its flesh is devoid of acidity and astringency

Also known as tampang susu in Malay

Muriri Fruit Plant (Mouriri guianensis ) Plant Type:Seedling plant High dietary fiber contentCommon Name: Muriri Botanical Name: Mouriri guianensis General Information: Evergreen shrub or tree, Melastomataceae Family. Native to South America Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana. Usually grows 4 10 meters tall. Provides an edible fruit for the local population. Orange red, globose fruits are 25mm in diameter. Fruit typically eaten raw. Has a sweet, juicy pulp with 1 to 3 seeds inside. Prefers a sunny position for