Trophis mexicana
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Description
A tropical tree in the fig family (Moraceae) that grows 4-10 m tall. It is found near rivers and in rainforest and cloud forest habitats in Mexico, typically between 190-2,500 m elevation.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It can be near rivers and in rainforest and cloud forest. In Mexico it grows between 190-2,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
Notes
There are 9 Trophis species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chischillo, Confitura, Estrellita, Huanchal, Ramon, Ramoncillo
References (3)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 675
- Gonzalez-Espinosa, M. et al, 2011, The Red List of Mexican Cloud Forest Trees. Flora and Fauna International, Cambridge. p 109
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
