Shining white whip tree
Luehea candida

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow 12 m tall. The leaves are simple and broad. They are 10-20 cm long.

These have also been in the Tiliaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Asia, Bangladesh, Belize, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Paraguay, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fruit are roasted and eaten as a meal.

Edible parts

Fruit - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Acoira-cavalo, Algodoncillo, Bonete, Cabo de hacha, Caulote blanco, Guacima cimmarron, Guacimo, Guacimo de molenillo, Guasimo de molenillo, Tapascuao, Tepecaulote, Ya'ra ipun yo'

Synonyms

Alegria candida Moc. & Sessé ex DC.; Luehea endopogon Turcz.; Luehea mexicana DC. ex Spach; Luehea mexicana Spach ex Steud.; Luehea nobilis Linden & Planch.; Luehea scabrifolia C.Presl;