Jacaratia spinosa
Jacaratia spinosa (Aubl.) A.DC.
Jacaratia spinosa is a tree species in the family Caricaceae, native to tropical dry forests in central and southern Mexico, Nicaragua, and El Salvador. It is also reported from several other regions in South and Central America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, and Panama. The tree is used in the production of candy, and its fruit is consumed by various animals, such as monkeys and birds.
Description
Jacaratia spinosa is a member of the Caricaceae family, commonly known as the plantain or breadfruit family. This species is distributed across tropical regions of the Americas, including parts of Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. The tree is notable for its use in the candy industry, where its stem is a key ingredient. Additionally, the fruit of Jacaratia spinosa serves as a food source for wildlife, including primates and avian species.
Distribution
BR · Parque Nacional Natural Alto Fragua Indi Wasi | Parque Nacional Natural Los Katíos · El Parque Nacional Natural Tatamá · Antioquia, Chocó · Global · Argentina Northeast · Bolivia · Brazil Northeast · Brazil North · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · French Guiana · Guatemala · Guyana · Nicaragua · Panamá · Paraguay · Peru · Suriname
Synonyms
Jacaratia dodecaphylla f. longifloraJacaratia dodecaphylla var. lucidaPapaya dodecaphyllaCarica dodecaphyllaCarica spinosaJacaratia dodecaphyllaJacaratia costaricensisPapaya spinosa
