Leadwood, Black ironwood, Acero
Krugiodendron ferreum

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-10 m high. The leaves are arranged opposite. The flowers are greenish. The fruit are The ripe fruit are black, juicy and sweet. The fruit are 5-7 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can tolerate drought.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bahamas, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Lesser Antilles (country/location of origin), Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Puerto Rico, USA, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Baricao, Carey, Caushati, Ciguamo, Coushati, Espejuelo, Kaubati, Koubati, Quebrahacha

Synonyms

Ceanothus ferreus DC.; Condalia ferrea (Vahl) Griseb.; Krugiodendron ferreum f. continentale Suess.; Myginda integrifolia Poir.; Rhamnidium ferreum (Vahl) Sarg.; Rhamnus brandegeeana Standl.; Rhamnus ferreus Vahl; Sarcomphalus laurinus sensu A. Stahl, non Griseb.; Scutia ferrea (Vahl) Brongn.; Ziziphus emarginata Sw.;