Sideroxylon salicifolium

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can grow to 25 m tall with a trunk 50 cm wide. The leaves are 4-11 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. There are 5-14 flowers in a group. The fruit are purplish-black berries. They are oval and 1 am long.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It often grows on limestone.

Countries/locations it is found in

Caribbean, Central America, Mexico

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Sapotillo

Synonyms

Achras pentagona Poir.; Achras salicifolia L.; Bumelia salicifolia (L.) Sw. and others