Sloanea jamaicensis
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Description
An evergreen tree. It grows 6-20 m tall. The fruit is a capsule with 3 seeds. They are about 12 mm long and 7 mm wide. There is a thin layer or edible flesh around the seeds.
Edible Uses
The thin layer of edible flesh (aril) around the seeds is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests. It is usually on limestone soil. It grows between 350-705 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Caribbean, Jamaica, West Indies,
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
References (1)
- Fern, K., 2012, Tropical Species Database http://theferns.info/tropical/
