Radlkofer mombin
Spondias radlkoferi

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It has smooth grey bark with cracks along it. It is similar to mombin. The fruit are 3-4 cm across. They are green or black when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in secondary forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Belize, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

It is also cultivated.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ho-bo, Hu-hu, Kanu, Ushun, Sapena, Taperiba, Tapisho sacha, Ushum

Synonyms

Spondias nigrescens Pittier;