Sideroxylon capiri is treated as comprising two subspecies; subspecies capiri is restricted to western Mexico, whilst the range of subspecies Sideroxylon capiri tempisque (Pittier) T.D.Penn., extends to Panama and parts of the Caribbean[]. This record refers to the subspecies capiri, there is a separate record for subspecies tempisque.

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General Information

Sideroxylon capiri is a tree growing up to 18 metres tall with a bole up to 75cm in diameter[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its edible fruit, which is sometimes sold in local markets.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Southern N. America - western Mexico (Jalisco to Oaxaca)

Habitat

Tropical deciduous forest, (selva baja caducifolia) or seasonal semi-deciduous forest;at elevations from near sea level to 1,600 metres[]

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	12.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Not known

Edible Uses

The yellow, broadly ellipsoid to globose fruit is 25 - 40mm long, containing a single, large seed[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is lemon to orange, its lustre medium; taste somewhat bitter; very hard, heavy, tough, and strong; specific gravity about 1.05, the weight about 66 pounds per cubic foot; texture medium, the grain straight to variable; not easy to work but finishes smoothly; durability fair[].
The wood is valued for fuel because it burns for a long time[]

Propagation

Seed -

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