Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote)
Parmentiera edulis displays trifoliate leaves with serrated margins and a smooth green surface.
Botanical names: Parmentiera edulis, Parmentiera aculeata
Common names: Guajilote, Cuachilote, Guahalote, Candle Tree, Cucumber Tree
Family: Bignoniaceae
Origin: Mexico and Guatemala
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineThis highly ornamental tree is due to the interesting shape of its leaves and the greenish-cream flowers that grow directly from the stem or branch tips. The fibrous, ridged, fruit is 12" long and 2" wide. It resembles a greenish-yellow cucumber, it is juicy with a sweet flavor similar to sugar cane. Eaten either raw or cooked. The fruit is sometimes made into pickles or preserves. It is reported to be a good remedy for colds, and the roots are used as a diuretic. The tree is adapted to a wide range of climatic conditions but is most frequently found in high-rainfall forests where it grows spontaneously.
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Similar plants: Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote)
Parmentiera edulis long yellow fruit hanging from a thin woody branch among leaves
Parmentiera edulis clusters of small green serrated leaves on slender woody stems
Parmentiera edulis foliage with serrated edges along the delicate stems and branches.
Parmentiera edulis with multiple trifoliate green leaves on thin woody branches
Parmentiera edulis split lengthwise revealing the yellow interior texture on a white surface
Parmentiera edulis yellow fruit cut open to reveal the soft inner texture
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) tree covered in dense, small, light green leaves throughout the branching structure.
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) brown oblong fruit hanging among vibrant green leaves on woody branch.
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) tree with hanging yellow fruit nestled among dense green foliage
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) yellow elongated fruit attached to the woody stem with green leaves
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) olive green fruit hang vertically from the branches among small green leaves.
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) with its pale white bell-shaped flowers hanging among light green trifoliate leaves
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) showing cream bell-shaped flower alongside long ribbed green fruit on tree trunk
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) with a hanging brown fruit below a pale cream flower
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) with a yellow fruit hanging from a branch among green leaves
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) tree with numerous elongated tan fruit dangling between dense green foliage.
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) bell-shaped light green flower hanging from a woody stem
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) flower with cream petals and pink veins against green foliage
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) with yellow elongated fruit dangling from limbs among numerous green leaves
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) trifoliate glossy green leaves attached to a thick light brown woody branch.
Parmentiera edulis long yellow fruit hanging from dense green leafy tree branches
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) flower with cream white petals and dark reproductive parts inside.
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) bell shaped flower with delicate purple veins against soft green foliage
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) flower hanging downward with light green color on a slender branch
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) carries elongated tan fruit suspended from dense green foliage on thin branches.
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) plant with elongated yellow fruit growing among the thick green leaves.
Parmentiera edulis yellow fruit hanging from branches among many lush green leaves
Parmentiera edulis fruit hanging directly from the sturdy brown tree trunk bark
Parmentiera edulis yellow fruit split lengthwise and lying on a plate
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) tree with narrow long fruit growing among the deep green foliage.
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) tree with long yellow fruit hanging among many green leaves
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) yellow elongated fruit hanging down from slender branches with small green leaves.
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) flower with tubular shape and soft white petals near green leaves.
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) tree growing with light green foliage above a layer of wood mulch.
Parmentiera edulis (Guajilote) tree with long yellow fruit hanging downward among dense green oval leaves.
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