Mamoncillo (Melicoccus bijugatus)

Family: Sapindaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Melicoccus bijugatus or commonly known as Mamoncillo is an evergreen and slow-growing fruit tree native to northern South America. It grows up to 25 m in height and up to 60 cm in trunk diameter. It has alternate, compound leaves comprised of four elliptic leaflets. The crown is round and dense. The think is smooth and light gray. The flowers are small and green.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic and somewhat sweet with a pleasant, acid flavour. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is juicy, aromatic and somewhat sweet with a pleasant, acid flavour.; A sweet and gelatinous pulp with a grape-like flavour.; Usually eaten out of hand, they can also be cooked in pies, jams and jellies etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry coastal limestone woodland. Along the sides of roads, secondary thickets and woodlands at elevations up to 600 metres in Jamaica. (Zone 9)