Jarilla heterophylla
(Cerv. ex La Llave) Rusby
Caricaceae
Carica caudata Brandegee
Carica nana Benth.
Jarilla caudata (Brandegee) Standl.
Jarilla chocola Standl.
Jarilla heterophylla (Cerv. ex La Llave) I.M.Johnst.
Jarilla sesseana (RamÃrez) Rusby
Mocinna heterophylla Cerv. ex La Llave
Papaya nana (Benth.) A.DC.
Common Name: Jarilla
General Information
Jarilla heterophylla is a herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 1 metre tall[
411- Title
- Trees and Shrubs of Mexico
- Publication
- Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol 23
- Author
- Standley P.C.
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Institution; Washington
- Year
- 1926
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The fruit is often sold in local markets in Mexico.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Central America - Mexico.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 1.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Fruit - cooked[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
]. Used for making preserves and sweetmeats[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
]. The fruit has an odour resembling that of lemon or citron[
411- Title
- Trees and Shrubs of Mexico
- Publication
- Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol 23
- Author
- Standley P.C.
- Publisher
- Smithsonian Institution; Washington
- Year
- 1926
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
