Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to ovate with an acute to acuminate tip
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate on stout petioles
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and raised secondary veins
Key Features
Elliptic shape, entire margin, alternate arrangement, and prominent pinnate venation
Description
An evergreen tree growing up to 20 meters tall with a dense canopy, producing large pyriform or spherical fleshy drupes with a single large seed
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical regions with well-drained soils and high moisture
Native Range
Native to Mesoamerica, widely cultivated globally in frost-free climates
Identified on 10/18/2026