Inkwood, White ironwood
Hypelate trifoliata

Family: Sapindaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5-12 m tall. The bark is smooth and reddish-grey. The leaves are alternate have 3 leaflets. They are shiny and dark green. The leaflets are 4-5 cm long. They are widest among the middle and notched at the tip. The flowers are small and white with 5 or 6 petals. The fruit is a small black one seeded berry.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bahamas, Central America, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, North America, Puerto Rico, USA, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Wine is made from the fruit.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cigua, Melchocha

Synonyms

Amyris hypelate Lunan; Amyris lypelata Steud.; Amyris philippaea Lunan;