Citharexylum montevidense

Family: Verbenaceae

What it is like

A spiny tree. It grows 5-10 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The crown is large and open. The trunk is short and 15-25 cm across. The fruit is round and red and 12 mm across. There are 1-3 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in open places in deciduous forests. It suits a sunny position.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Brazil (country/location of origin), Paraguay, Slovenia, South America, Uruguay

How it is used for food

The fruit are sweet.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds. They germinate in 15-30 days.

Young plants grow quickly.

Its other names

Local names

Taruma-de-espino

Synonyms

Citharexylum barbinerve Cham.; Ehretia montevidensis Spreng.;