Rivina humilis

(Coral Berry)

FAMILY

Petiveriaceae / Phytolaccaceae

Species

Rivina humilis

Common name(s)

Coral Berry

Flower colour; life form

Flowers white. Herb to 1 m tall.

Distinguishing features

Leaves alternate, thin, lanceolate 4-10 cm long. Flowers in spikes, with perianth 4-merous, white. Fruit a red-orange to bright red berry 3-4 mm diameter, seed 1.

Rivina humilis