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Tabernaemontana alba

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-8 m tall. It can be taller.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua


How it is used for food

The sap is chewed locally with chicle as chewing gum.

Edible parts

Sap


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Chapupo, Cojon de gato, Huevo de gato

Synonyms

Tabernaemontana amblyblasta Blake; and several others