Diospyros acapulcensis subsp. verae-crucis

Family: Ebenaceae

What it is like

An erect shrub or tree. It grows 2-8 m high. The leaves are narrowly oval. They are 6-9 cm long. The fruit are green and 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 50-800 m above sea level. It is also at higher altitudes. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, North America, South Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are recorded as eaten but are also considered inedible.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cylil, Cyril, Pipinance, Tachona, Uchel che, Zapotillo

Synonyms

Diospyros verae-crucis (Standl.) Standl.; Maba purpusii Brandegee; Maba verae-crucis Standl.;