Jacaratia dolichaula, Jacaratia mexicana, Unexpected Edible Aspects of Edible Fruit Edible Seeds, Edible Stems AND Edible WOOD.
The wild papaya is totally different in size and shape from the large papaya. The leaves of the wild papaya plant are similar to those of the commercial papaya, but the wild papaya of Petén and the wetlands of Izabal are usually 1.5 to 2 meters meters in height and their fruits are not as large as a tennis ball. The fruit of Jacaratia mexicana is the size of a cocoa pod and can grow up to 1,520 meters.
Description
Jacaratia mexicana and Jacaratia dolichaula are little studied trees with an edible fruit, these wild trees are native to various areas of Guatemala and Mexico. Wild papaya is a totally different tree from Jacaratia mexicana. We have found wild papaya near lagoons and other wet areas in several locations within Yaxha, Nakum and Naranjo National Park, in the town of Livingston and in Tiger Cave. The fruit and latex of this species is used against mouth ulcers and digestive disorders. It is estimated that many tree-climbing mammals and birds enjoy eating the fruits of Jacaratia trees.
Author:
Nicholas Hellmuth
Compilation of Basic Data from Earlier Botanists:
Nicholas Hellmuth
Sergio D’angelo Jerez
Victor Mendoza
María José Toralla
Diana Sandoval
Plant Identification Team:
Victor Mendoza
Diana Sandoval
María Renée Alvarez
Herbario UVAL UVG
Bibliography Team:
Nicholas Hellmuth
Vivian Hurtado
María José Toralla
Photographers:
Nicholas Hellmuth
Victor Mendoza
David Arrivillaga
Alexander Cuz
Editor:
Vivian Hurtado
Design and Layout Manager:
Andrea Sánchez
Spanish Edition Layout:
Andrea Sánchez
English Edition Layout:
Heidy Galindo
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