Coccoloba mollis

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A small deciduous tree. The crown is sparse and irregular. It grows 4-12 m tall. The trunk is crooked and 15-25 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It suits sandy, well-drained soils and a sunny position. It can tolerate drought.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guianas, Guyana, Panama, Peru, South America (country/location of origin), Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds. They can be put in a nursery and then re-planted after 4-5 months. Plants can re-grow from the base after cutting or burning.

Young plants grow quickly.

Its other names

Local names

Coxumbi, Dikamoe, Quebrancha, Quebracho, Shiya, Tangarana

Synonyms

Coccoloba dugandiana A. Fernandez; Coccoloba latifolia Poepp. ex Meisn.; Coccoloba paniculata Meisn.; Coccoloba polystachya Wedd.; Uvifera polystachya (Wedd.) Kuntze;