Esquitilla
Allophylus psilospermus

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The bark is cream coloured. The leaves have 3 leaflets. They have fine teeth. The flowers are white. They are in groups in the axils of leaves. The fruit are red and 5 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It is an under-storey forest tree.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico, North America, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Allophylus panamensis Radlk.;