Ziziphus rignonii

Family: Rhamnaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 5-10 m tall. The crown is rounded. The twigs are angular and grey. They often have spines. The leaves are oval to round and thick and leathery. They are 5-10 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. They have 3 main veins from the base. The flowers are small and yellowish green. They are in branched clusters. The fruit are round or oval and 1 cm across.

An unresolved name in The Plant List.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry areas. In Puerto Rico it grows from sea level to 100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Anguilla, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sarcomphalus domingensis (Spreng.) Krug & Urban;