Oecopetalum mexicanum
Family: Icacinaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are simple and alternate. The fruit are fleshy and reddish-brown. They have 1 seed.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 400 - 1,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America
How it is used for food
It is sometimes cultivated as a fruit tree. The seeds are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Cacate, Cachichin