Casearia sylvestris

Family: Salicaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are alternate. The fruit are yellow.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,300 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cha-de-frade

Synonyms

Many