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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


How it is grown


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