Theophrasta jussieui
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Description
A plant with a short stem of about 5 cm across. It can grow 2 m tall. The stem is surrounded by a thick crown of leaves. These are 20-50 cm long by 5-10 cm wide. They have large teeth along the edge. The fruit is a fleshy berry. It is round and yellow with small brown dots. It is 2-4 cm across with many small seeds 1 cm long.
Edible Uses
The seeds are used to make bread. The fruit is also edible.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are used to make bread.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Dominican republic*, Haiti*, Hispaniola, South America, West Indies*,
Cultivation
It grows from seed.
Notes
Also put in the family Theophrastaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Coque molle
References (3)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 648
- Menninger, E.A., 1977, Edible Nuts of the World. Horticultural Books. Florida p 121
- Plants of Haiti Smithsonian Institute http://botany.si.edu/antilles/West Indies
