Theophrasta jussieui

Family: Primulaceae

What it is like

A plant with a short stem of about 5 cm across. It can grow 2 m tall. The stem is surrounded by a thick crown of leaves. These are 20-50 cm long by 5-10 cm wide. They have large teeth along the edge. The fruit is a fleshy berry. It is round and yellow with small brown dots. It is 2-4 cm across with many small seeds 1 cm long.

Also put in the family Theophrastaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Dominican republic (country/location of origin), Haiti (country/location of origin), Hispaniola, South America, West Indies (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The seeds are used to make bread.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

It grows from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Coque molle

Synonyms

Theophrasta densiflora Decne; Theophrasta henrici Ham.;