Red nanche
Malpighia mexicana

Family: Malpighiaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It grows 8-9 m tall. The leaves are green. The flowers are like red balls. They are in clusters. The fruit are round and green but turn yellow as they ripen.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It occurs at about 1,500-1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Mexico (country/location of origin), Nicaragua, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown by seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Guachocote, Guajocote, Manzanito, Nanche, Nanche rojo

Synonyms

Malpighia edulis Donn. Sm.;