Caricaceae FAMILY

Jacaratia mexicana

Edibility

3/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Jacaratia mexicana is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing from 5 - 12 metres tall, with occasional specimens growing taller[ 331 Title Flora of Guatemala Publication Author Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark Website http://www.archive.org/ Publisher Year 1946 - 1976 ISBN Description A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/ ]. The bole is very thick at the base, tapering upwards and dividing into a few heavy branches[ 411 Title Trees and Shrubs of Mexico Publication Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol 23 Author Standley P.C. Publisher Smithsonian Institution; Washington Year 1926 ISBN Description Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The edible fruit is sometimes gathered from the wild for local consumption. The plant is also occasionally cultivated for its edible fruit317].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeCentral America - Nicaragua to Mexico.

HabitatMoist or dry lowland forest or scrub, at elevations below 800 metres[ 331 Title Flora of Guatemala Publication Author Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark Website http://www.archive.org/ Publisher Year 1946 - 1976 ISBN Description A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/ ]. Arid hills in El Salvador[ 411 Title Trees and Shrubs of Mexico Publication Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol 23 Author Standley P.C. Publisher Smithsonian Institution; Washington Year 1926 ISBN Description Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ].