Tabernaemontana longipes

Family: Apocynaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 2-6 m tall. The leaves are 5-28 cm long by 2-10 cm wide. The fruit are 3-4 cm long by 0.5-1 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, Ecuador, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Caimitillo, Kuisha punul

Synonyms

Tabernaemontana chrysocarpa var. costaricensis (Markgr.) L. Allorge; Tabernaemontana costaricensis Markgr.; Tabernaemontana gentriana L. Allorge; Tabernaemontana pendula Woodson;