Chrysophyllum argenteum (Caimito de mono)

Chrysophyllum argenteum, Caimito de mono, Bastard Redwood

Botanical name: Chrysophyllum argenteum

Common names: Caimito de mono, Bastard Redwood

Family: Sapotaceae

Origin: South America

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeModerate waterRegular waterEdible plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.

The plant is harvested from the wild for its edible fruit, wood and medicinal uses. Edible milky fruit. Leaves very variable in shape.


Similar plants: Chrysophyllum argenteum (Caimito de mono)


Chrysophyllum argenteum, Caimito de mono, Bastard Redwood


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