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Ivillo
Coccoloba obovata

Family: Polygonaceae


What it is like

A small tree.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, North America, Panama, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Lincuanco, Uvillo

Synonyms

Coccoloba coriacea Willd. ex Lindau; Coccoloba goudotiana Wedd.; Coccoloba riparia Lundell;