| Mamoncillo | |
| Meliococcus bijugatus | |
| a.k.a. Spanish Lime, Genip |
Translucent fleshed fruit with flavor sharing a mild resemblance to the lychee. There are wide varieties in fruit quality depending on the selection.
Description: Slow growing tree to 80ft.
Hardiness: It grows best in tropical regions, but
can survive brief temperature drops to the 30's.
Growing Environment: It is drought tolerant
and grows in seaside climates. Trees are both male, female, and hermaphroditic.
Propagation: By seed, although better
selections are air layered.
Uses: Usually eaten fresh.
Native Range: Native to Central and South America, and the Caribbean.