Xylosma panamensis
Turcz.
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Description
A tropical shrub in the Salicaceae family that produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
Synonyms
Hisingera ellitpica ClosMyroxylon ellipticum (Clos) KuntzeMyroxylon lanceolatum (Turcz.) KuntzeMyroxylon panamense (Turcz.) KuntzeXylosma elliptica (Clos) Hemsl.Xylosma hemsleyana Standl.Xylosma lanceolata Turkz.Xylosma sessilis Standl. & Steyerm.
Also Known As
Chatay
References (1)
- Segura, S., et al, 2018, The edible fruit species in Mexico. Genet Resour Crop Evol (2018) 65:1767–1793
