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Persea cuneata

Family: Lamiaceae


What it is like

A small tree. It grows 2-7 m tall. The leaves are alternate. They are 4-15 cm long by 1.5-5 cm wide. The fruit are about 1 cm long.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Central America, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Aguacatillo

Synonyms

Beilschmiedia cuneata (Meisn.) Kosterm.; Beilschmiedia lundelliana Lasser; Mutisiopersea cuneata (Mesin.) Kosterm.;