Diverse leaf sea grape, Dove plum, Pigeon Plum
Coccoloba diversifolia

Family: Polygonaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. It often has several trunks. The crown is compact and oval. The bark has several colours. It keeps its leaves throughout the year. The leaves vary in shape. The fruit are dark purple They are juicy and acid.

There are between 120-200 Coccoloba species in tropical America.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows along the sea coasts. It can tolerate salt. It is best in light, well-drained soils. It needs a sunny position. It is damaged by drought and frost. It suits hardiness zones 10-11.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Hispaniola, Honduras, Leeward Island, Mexico, North America, Puerto Rico, South America, St. Kitts and Nevis, USA, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

The fruit need to be very ripe then they are sweet. They can be eaten raw or made into jelly or wine.

They are sold in local markets. They are occasionally cultivated. The fruit are especially eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from cuttings.

It is slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Amansaguapo, Fruta de paloma, Guayabillo, Guayabon, Guaya caneja, Lemare, Mevis, Pigeon seagrape, Rezen, Rezen bouzen, Uvilla, Uva de paloma, Uverillo, Uvero, Uvilla, Zamon mawon

Synonyms

Coccoloba cubensis Meisn.; Coccoloba curtisii Lindau; Coccoloba floridana Meisn.; Coccoloba lancifolia Lundell; Coccoloba laurifolia Britton & Millsp.; Coccoloba laurifolia Fawc. & Rendl.; Coccoloba laurifolia Jacq.; Coccoloba laurifolia Lindau; Coccoloba longifolia O.C.Schmidt & Fisch.; Coccoloba oligocarpa Lundell; Guaiabara laurifolia (Jacq.) House; Uvifera cubensis Kuntze; Uvifera curtisii Kuntze; Uvifera laurifolia (Jacq.) Kuntze; Uvifera longifolia Kuntze;