Matelea ceratopetala
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A large vine. The fruit follicles are 6.5-10 cm lonh.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua
How it is used for food
Young fruit are cooked and eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chanchitos, Cochita, Cuchampel, Chununa, Sombreros
Synonyms
Dictyanthus ceratopetalus Donn.Sm.;