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Mexican tapirira
Tapirira chimalapana

Family: Anacardiaceae


What it is like

A small tree. The leaves have opposite leaflets along the stalk and one at the end.

There are possible 15 Tapirira species. It is an at risk species.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Caobilla, Caobillo

Synonyms