False breadnut
Pseudolmedia spuria
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The bark is rough and scaly. It has milky sap. The leaves are long and pointed. The flowers are very small and do not have leaf stalks. They occur at the base of the leaves. The fruit is red and like a cherry. It is enclosed in a fleshy covering. It contains one seed. The fruit is edible.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Belize, Central America, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Hispaniola, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, South America, West Indies
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Asta amarilla, Asta mana, Bwa meriz, Caciqui, Cerezo, Capulincillo, Cucua, Leche de vaca, Long bab, Macagua, Macao, Macau, Mambas, Manash, Manax, Manay, Masiquilla, Meris, Negra lora, Ojoche, Ojoche colorado, Ojoche macho, Palo de leche, Quiura