Chupacallos, Acetillo
Pleodendron macranthum

Family: Canellaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows about 12 m tall. The trunk is about 25 cm across. The twigs are brown, slender and without hairs. The leaves are narrowly oval and up to 12 cm long by 5 cm wide. The upper surface is shiny and the lower surface is dull green. The flowers are large and yellowish-white and occur singly at the base of the leaves. The fruit are green and turn purplish black. They have a smell like oranges.

It is a rare species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland limestone regions in Puerto Rico.

Countries/locations it is found in

Puerto Rico, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cinnamodendron macranthum Baill.;