| Cultivation | The tree flourishes in poor soil, tolerating both acid and alkaline conditions and quite drought resistant. However, it doesn't tolerate salty conditions and so is not a true mangrove associate. |
| Habitat | southern Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and western South America south to Peru and Bolivia |
| Leaf Description | It has serrated leaves 2.5-15 cm long and 1-6.5 cm wide. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are small, white and slightly malodorous. |
| Fruit Description | It gives rise to 1-1.5 cm light red fruit. The fruit is edible, sweet and juicy, and contains a large number of tiny 5 mm yellow seeds. |
