Butter bough
Exothea paniculata

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 20 m tall. The trunk is 50 cm across. The leaves have opposite leaflets that are 14 cm long. The fruit is a berry that is dark purple to black when ripe.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caribbean, Central America, Nicaragua, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Hypelate paniculata Cambess.; and others