Erythroxylum macrophyllum

Description

Erythroxylum macrophyllum is a tropical tree in the family Erythroxylaceae.It is found in Costa Rica.It grows at altitudes of 1200-1400 m.It is a small tree of the understory reaching 2 to 6 meters.The leaves are alternate and are aligned in a plane.Small white flowers are borne March through June;they are followed by fruit that persist until September and are red when ripe.