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Accession Data:

Chrysobalanus icaco L.

  • Common Name: Cocoplum, Icaco
  • Family: Chrysobalanaceae R.Br.

  • Country of Origin: Caribbean, Central and South America to West Africa
  • Habitat: American and African tropics, especially in coastal areas

  • Uses: Cocoplum fruits are edible, as are the kernels of the large seeds. Powdered seeds are used as a spice in West Africa.

Accession Data:

  • Accession # 202400078
  • Source: Smith College
  • Provenance: 
    Seeds from Smith College sown Feb 15, 2024
  • Accession Date: 09-16-2024
  • Bench: 6901 - Array 1, Tank 1
    • Currently: active - healthy
    • Qty: 2 confirmed on 10-28-2024

Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: eurosid I
  • Order: Malpighiales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Chrysobalanaceae
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References (internal):

  • Spice Plants
  • Plants with Edible Fruits

References (external):

data regenerated on Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:51:01 -0400 [bcm v4.0]

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Current Accessions in the Chrysobalanaceae

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