Palo de sal
Pelliciera rhizophorae

Family: Tetrameristaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-15 m tall. It has a pointy crown. The leaves are narrowly oval and 15 cm long by 5 cm wide. The fruit are 7-10 cm long and 8 cm wide and 2-3 cm thick.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Nicaragua, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Pelliciera rhizophorae var. benthamii Triana & Planch.;