Casimiroa edulis
Casimiroa edulis
Casimiroa edulis (pronunciation: kah-see-mee-ROH-uh ED-yoo-lis), also known as the white sapote or Mexican apple, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, native to eastern Mexico and Central America.
Etymology
The genus name Casimiroa is derived from the name of a Mexican prince, Casimiro Gómez de la Cortina y Eguiluz. The species name edulis is Latin for "edible", referring to the fruit of the plant.
Description
The Casimiroa edulis is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It has compound leaves with 3-5 leaflets, and produces small, greenish-white flowers. The fruit is round or oblong, with a thin, yellowish skin and creamy white flesh. It is known for its sweet, custard-like flavor.
Cultivation and uses
The Casimiroa edulis is cultivated for its fruit in various parts of the world, including Mexico, California, and parts of Australia and New Zealand. The fruit is typically eaten fresh, but can also be used in desserts and beverages. The seeds and leaves of the plant have been used in traditional medicine for their sedative and hypotensive properties.
Related terms
- Rutaceae: The plant family to which Casimiroa edulis belongs.
- Flowering plant: A type of plant that produces flowers; Casimiroa edulis is a flowering plant.
- Central America: The region where Casimiroa edulis is native.
- Traditional medicine: The use of plants and other natural substances for healing; the seeds and leaves of Casimiroa edulis have been used in traditional medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Casimiroa edulis
- Wikipedia's article - Casimiroa edulis
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski