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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.;