Celtis caudata

Family: Cannabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow 35 m tall. The leaves are 5-11 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. There are several flowers in a group. The fruit are round and 9-10 mm long and wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Carboncillo, Malintze, Moralillo, Palo blanco

Synonyms

Celtis littoralis Liebm.; Celtis riparia Liebm.;