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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.;