Beilschmiedia mexicana
(Mez) Kosterm.
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Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-8 m tall. The leaves are oval and taper towards the tip. The flowers are black and 2.5 cm across.
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Edible Uses
Both the fruit and leaves are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded at 1,670 m above sea level in Mexico.
Where It Grows
Belize, Mexico, South America, Venezuela,
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Synonyms
Hufelandia mexicana MezLinociera areolata Lundell
Also Known As
Aguacate de ardilla, Escalan
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
