Jacaratia Explained

Jacaratia is a genus of shrubs or trees in the family Caricaceae. They are native to South and Central America.^[1]

Some species of the genus are edible to humans and served in restaurants as a delicacy.^[2]

Species

The following species are recognized:^[3]

• Jacaratia chocoensis A.H.Gentry & Forero
• Jacaratia corumbensis Kuntze
• Jacaratia digitata (Poepp. & Endl.) Solms
• Jacaratia dolichaula (Donn.Sm.) Woodson
• Jacaratia heptaphylla (Vell.) A.DC.
• Jacaratia mexicana A.DC.
• Jacaratia spinosa (Aubl.) A.DC.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jacaratia spinosa - Useful Tropical Plants. tropical.theferns.info. 2018-05-14.
2. Web site: Edible Wood – A Modern Delicacy with a Rustic Flair. 14 May 2014.
3. Web site: Name – Jacaratia A.DC. subordinate taxa . Tropicos . . . June 18, 2011.