Chiapas Mombin Fruit Plant (Spondias purpurea) Plant Type:Seedling Plant native to tropical forests in

native to tropical forests in the western Andes of Colombia between 800 and 1300 m with long

Cultural Significance and Regional Use

Maintenance Required: Need Full Sun

Mamey sapote is only edible when fully ripe and gives slight pressure when squeezed

The Kottukonam Mango

Chiapas Mombin Fruit Plant (Spondias purpurea) Plant Type:Seedling Plant native to tropical forests inChiapas Mombin Fruit Plant (Spondias purpurea) A Fruit with Deep Cultural and Medicinal Roots The Chiapas Mombin (Spondias purpurea), also known in different regions as Jocote, Ciruela Roja, Hog Plum, Red Mombin, Purple Mombin, and Spanish Plum, is a fascinating fruit tree that has been cherished across Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of South America for centuries. In the Chiapas region of Mexico, this variety is particularly valued