Casearia aculeata
Family: Salicaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-8 m tall. It can be a scrambling plant. It can have spines on the trunk. The leaves vary in shape. They are 4-8 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The fruit are a flattened round shape and 5-8 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, 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
Clavillo, Espina del demonio