Brazil Beauty-Leaf (Calophyllum brasiliense)

Family: Clusiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Brazil beauty-leaf or Calophyllum brasiliense is an evergreen tree that reaches up to 45 m tall native to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.It has a dense, rounded crown and long, straight bole that is generally not buttressed. The leaves are opposite, leathery, and hairless. The scented flowers have four white petals and are grouped in panicles. The fruit is a globular drupe. It is poisonous but can be burnt as bio-fuel.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Found in subtropical moist forests, lowland evergreen rainforests and lower montane rainforests, where it forms part of the canopy. (Zone 10)