Spondias purpura is a species of flowering plant in the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to northern Colombia and the southwest Caribbean Islands. It has also been introduced to and naturalized to other parts of the American tropics, Southeast Asia, and West Africa. [2] .

These are 16 of the many Peruvian fruits that appeal to fruit lovers within the country and internationally: aguaymanto, tumbo, camu camu, pacay, cherimoya, aguaje, granadilla, guanábana, lúcuma, pitahaya, limón sutil, maracuyá, pepino dulce, saúco, cacao and tuna.

Jun 17, 2018 · Jocote (Spanish Plum) is a small to medium-sized fast growing deciduous tree that grows about 7 m (23 ft.) tall with a spreading crown. The plant is found abundant in thickets or open forest, often in second growth, common in fencerows, pastures, and many other situations, ascending from sea level.

Red Spanish-Plum is native from southern Mexico through Central America into northern South America, but has been introduced into the Caribbean, the Philippines and parts of Africa, where in some places it's "gone wild," reproducing naturally and thus becoming an invasive species.

Peru is one of the largest exporters of these popular fruits in the world. Though mangoes can come in many different varieties, the most common ones have reddish skin with orange pulp. They are a cheap and readily available snack across most of South America.

Mar 15, 2024 · Its scientific name is Prunus domestica, and it grows on tall trees in warm climates. The outer layer of the fruit, called the exocarp, can be either yellow or green, depending on the variety of Ciruela. The Ciruela has a smooth exterior and a reddish-purple color.

Red mombin (Spondias purpurea) is a fruit of the Anacardiaceae family. It is also called red mombin, jocote fruit, plum, purple mombin, hog plum, jamaica plum, ciruela. Red mombin is said to be native to Central and South America in a region stretching from Mexico to …

Mar 10, 2020 · It is considered to be native to Mesoamerica, specifically from southern Mexico. The plant is widely distributed throughout tropical America, from Mexico to Brazil and Peru, and is abundant in Venezuela (it is known as prune de huesito ) and in Costa Rica (it is called jocote). Where is jocote grown?

The purple mombin is native and common both wild and cultivated from southern Mexico through northern Peru and Brazil, particularly in and zones. There are some recent commercial plantings in Mexico and Venezuela. It is commonly planted in …

Purple Mombin, Spondias purpurea, is a deciduous tree commonly found in western part of South America. It has a spreading crown and it reaches a height of up to 25 m upon maturity. Its bole can be 30 - 80 cm in diameter. The leaves are pinnate with 7 to 23 leaflets each leaf. The flowers are small, reddish-purple, and produced in large panicles.