Cinnamomum pachypodum

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-10 m tall. The fruit is narrowly oval and red. It is 1-1.5 cm long by 0.8-1.2 cm wide. Possibly now Aiouea pachypoda (Nees) R. Rohde

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in drier forests between 1,100-2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from fresh seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Persea pachypoda Nees; Phoebe pachypoda (Nees) Mez;