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Tabernaemontana donell-smithii

Family: Apocynaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The fruit are 7-10 cm long. It has a woody case.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Cojon de mico, Cojones de burro,Cojoton, Huevos de caballo

Synonyms

Stemmadenia donell-smithii (Rose) Woodson; Tabernaemontana donell-smithii var. costaricensis Donn.Sm.;