Linden buchosia
Bunchosia lindeniana

Family: Malpighiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-8 m tall. The leaves are opposite and narrowly oval. They are 6-20 cm long by 2-7 cm wide. The fruit is round with 2 or 3 lobes. They are 10-12 mm long. They are orange then red when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, North America, Panama, South America, USA

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten toasted or fried. The fruit are eaten fresh.

It is a cultivated plant. The fruit are mainly eaten by children.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arbol manchado, Ciruela, Miinte', Zapotillo

Synonyms

Acmanthera radlkoferi Kuntze; Bunchosia gentlei Lundell; Bunchosia lanceolata Turcz.; Bunchosia lindeniana var. boliviensis Nied.; Bunchosia lindeniana var. mexicana Nied.; Bunchosa pringlei S. Watson;