Phyllostylon rhamnoides

Family: Ulmaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 8-15 m tall. The leaves are oval and 4 cm long by 2 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Paraguay, South America (country/location of origin), Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, nuts, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Baitoa, Canche, Ceron, Coanextle, Cuta, Escobilla, Jatia, Membrillo, Palo amarillo, Palo lanza, Sananaemico, W'irapenti

Synonyms

Samaroceltis rhamnoides J. Poiss.;