Jacaratia spinosa

Jacaratia spinosa
bark
leaf
fruit
seeds
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Brassicales
Family: Caricaceae
Genus: Jacaratia
Species:
J. spinosa
Binomial name
Jacaratia spinosa
(Aubl.) A. DC.

Jacaratia spinosa (known as wild mango, or mamoeiro-bravo and mamãozinho in Brazil,[1] and yacaratiá tree in Argentina[2]) is a species of tree, in the genus Jacaratia of the family Caricaceae (the papaya family). It is found in the tropical dry forests of central and southern Mexico, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. Its stem is used as a main ingredient in the manufacturing of candy. Its fruit is also appreciated by many animals including monkeys and birds.[1]

  1. ^ a b "A caracterização bioquímica da composição do cerne de Jaracatiá (Jaracatia spinosa)". Acta Iguaza (in Portuguese). 1. 2012. S2CID 90414088.
  2. ^ "Edible Wood – A Modern Delicacy with a Rustic Flair". 14 May 2014.