Cleyera theoides

Family: Theaceae

What it is like

A large shrub or tree. It can grow 20 m tall.

There are 17 Cleyera species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aceituna

Synonyms

Cleyera costaricensis Kobuski; Cleyera panamensis (Standl.) Kobuski; and others