Tabernaemontana litoralis

Kunth

ApocynaceaeFruitPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit ?, CAUTION

Probably poisonous.

Known Hazards

The fruit is caution-rated and the plant is probably poisonous.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Mexico,

Countries: Mexico

How to Identify

A small tropical tree in the Apocynaceae family.

Names & Synonyms

Cojon de toro, Huevo de burro, Huevo de puerco, Laul, Xlaul

Echites bignoniiflorus Schltdl.Odontostigma galeottianum A. Rich.Pescheriera litoralis (Kunth) MiersStemmadenia bella Miersand others
References (2)
  • Heindorf, C., 2011, Analysis of the Agrobiodiversity of Home Gardens in the Tropical Regions of Mexico. M.Sc. thesis. Cologne University of Applied Sciences. (As Stemmadenia galeotiana)
  • Piedra-Malagón, E. M. et al, 2022, Edible native plants of the Gulf of Mexico Province. Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e80565 p 10

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