Trophis mexicana

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Moraceae Edible: Fruit 19 iNaturalist observations

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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

Sorocea mexicana Liebm.Trophis chiapensis BrandegeeTrophis chorizantha Standl.Trophis matudae LundellTrophis nubium Standl.

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