Lucuma campechiana
Lucuma campechiana Kunth
Lucuma campechiana, known as egg fruit, is an evergreen tree native to southern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It is cultivated in several countries, including India, Brazil, the United States, Australia, and the Philippines. The tree produces an edible fruit.
Description
Lucuma campechiana, commonly called egg fruit, is a member of the Sapotaceae family. It is an evergreen tree native to southern Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The species has been introduced and cultivated in various regions, such as India, Brazil, the United States, Australia, and the Philippines. The fruit of the tree is the edible part, known for its unique flavor and texture. The tree was first described by Kunth in 1819.
Synonyms
Lucuma elongataLucuma glabrifoliaLucuma heyderiLucuma inseparabilisLucuma laeteviridisLucuma nervosaLucuma palmeriLucuma rivicoa var. angustifoliaLucuma salicifoliaLucuma sphaerocarpaPouteria campechianaPouteria campechiana var. nervosaPouteria campechiana var. palmeriPouteria campechiana var. salicifoliaPouteria elongataPouteria glabrifoliaPouteria laeteviridisPouteria manteRadlkoferella glabrifoliaRadlkoferella inseparabilisRadlkoferella sphaerocarpaRichardella campechianaRichardella nervosaRichardella salicifoliaSapota elongataSideroxylon campestreVitellaria campechianaVitellaria nervosaVitellaria salicifoliaVitellaria sphaerocarpa
