Chrysophyllum brenesii
Cronquist
Zuli krie, Brenes starapple
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Description
A tropical tree in the Sapotaceae family occurring in moist forests at elevations up to 1,100 m. Also known as Zuli krie or Brenes starapple.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It occurs up to 1,100 m above sea level. It grows in moist forest.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama,
Also Known As
Caimito
References (2)
- Castaneda, H., & Stepp, J. R., 2007, Ecosystems as Sources of Useful Plants for the Guaymi People of Costa Rica. Ethnobotany Journal. 5:249-257
- Langlois, H. C., 2004, Ethnobotanical analysis of different successional stages as sources of wild edible plants for the Guaymi people in Costa Rica. M. Sc. thesis University of Florida.
