Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to ovate
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate
Venation
Pinnate with prominent midrib and raised reticulate tertiary veins
Key Features
Large elliptic blade with an entire margin, alternate arrangement, and highly prominent raised reticulate venation beneath
Description
An evergreen tree with a dense canopy, growing up to 20 meters tall with dark green leathery leaves, small yellowish-green flowers, and large pyriform fleshy fruits
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical regions in well-drained soils under full sun to partial shade
Native Range
Native to Mesoamerica and widely cultivated globally in warm climates
Identified on 10/18/2026