Trophis mexicana
Family: Moraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 4-10 m tall.
There are 9 Trophis species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It can be near rivers and in rainforest and cloud forest. In Mexico it grows between 190-2,500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, 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
Chischillo, Confitura, Estrellita, Huanchal, Ramon, Ramoncillo
Synonyms
Sorocea mexicana Liebm.; Trophis chiapensis Brandegee; Trophis chorizantha Standl.; Trophis matudae Lundell; Trophis nubium Standl.;