Blackish achatocarpus
Achatocarpus nigricans

Family: Achatocarpaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia (country/location of origin), Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit can be eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Canfuncia, Cuenta de agua, Espino blanco, Guirakpupeti, Limonacho, Limoncillo, Negrito, Vanda negra

Synonyms

Achatocarpus mexicanus H. Walter; Achatocarpus hondurensis Donn.Sm.;