Morisonia americana

Family: Capparaceae

What it is like

A shrub.

It is also put in the family Brassicaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Antilles, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Aguacatillo, Bandera, Bushicuri, Caeop mico, Cebo de mico, Chachalaca, Chico, Chilalaga, Chimalaga, Guatapo, Higicho, Mabolo, Mucurutu, Naranjito, Naranjuelo, Nispero de saino, Pan galleta, Papata, Papatia, Platanillo, Thathub, Toco, Zorrocloco

Synonyms

Capparis morisonia Sw.; Morisonia elliptica Rusby; Morisonia johnstonii Urb.;