Beilschmiedia pendula

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The leaves are alternate and 9.5-10 cm long by 3-3.5 cm wide. The fruit are 3.5 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aceitunillo, Jora, Urku carpeta

Synonyms

Beilschmiedia brenesii C. K. Allen; Crypticarya kostermansiana C. L. Allen; Hufelandia pendula (Sw.) Nees; Hufelandia thomaea Nees; Laurus pendula Sw.;