Prunus occidentalis
Sw.
West Indian laurelcherry, Almendron
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPrunus occidentalis is a plant in the family Rosaceae of the order Rosales.
Description
A tropical tree in the Rosaceae family native to the West Indies, bearing fruit with edible kernels and seeds.
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Edible Uses
The kernels are used to flavour liqueur. The fruit and seeds are also edible.
Traditional Uses
The kernels are used to flavour a liqueur.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America*, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Panama, Puerto Rico, South America, St Vincent, Venezuela, West Indies,
Notes
There are about 200 Prunus species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Almendrillo, Almendrito, Almendro, Cuajani, Cucuracha, Elmenacrilo, Juba, Membrillo, Yaya boba
References (5)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 541
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 714
- Plants of Haiti Smithsonian Institute http://botany.si.edu/antilles/West Indies
- Prodr. 80. 1788
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
