👉 Perichetaia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Arecaceae, which belong to the family of flowering plants known as the Fabaciaceae. This genus contains around 10 species that are native to South America and Asia. The name "perichetaia" comes from Latin and means "cherry" or "fruit." The fruit is a small, round, sweet, and often edible berry with a white inner core. It is often used in cooking as