Sloanea jamaicensis
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 6-20 m tall. The fruit is a capsule with 3 seeds. They are about 12 mm long and 7 mm wide. There is a thin layer or edible flesh around the seeds.
An unresolved name in The Plant List.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests. It is usually on limestone soil. It grows between 350-705 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Caribbean, Jamaica, West Indies
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, aril