Cleyera integrifolia

Family: Pentaphylacaceae

What it is like

A large shrub or small tree. It can grow to 15 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in pine forest and cloud forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aceituna, Balero, Capulincillo, Capulin de virgen, Cueng, Garambullo, Limoncillo, Palo prieto, Palo verde, Tchcari-charapiti, Tilia roja

Synonyms

Cleyera mexicana (Turcz.) Planch. ex Hemsl.; Cleyera siphilitica Choisy; Eurya benthamiana (Benth.) Bullock; Freziera integrifolia Benth.; and others