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Planchonella sandwicensis

Family: Sapotaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 12 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist forests between 240-1,080 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Hawaii, Pacific


How it is used for food

The ripe fruit is edible.

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sideroxylon sandwicensis A. Gray; and many others