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fatpork

Scientific Name: Chione venosa

Family: Rubiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Fat Pork Tree (Chrysobalanus icaco)

The plant known as fat pork tree, scientifically named Chrysobalanus icaco, is a coastal species with various common names and uses.

Common Names

  • Fat Pork (Trinidad & Tobago, Guyana)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chrysobalanus icaco
  • Family: Not specified in the provided text.
  • Kingdom: Not specified in the provided text.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Barbados, where it grows as single plants or thickets on dunes and rocky areas.
  • Also found on Cayo Icacos in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
  • Observed on Tortola.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Described as a shrub or bushy tree, rarely reaching 10 meters in height.
  • Bears fruit in clusters during late summer.
  • The fruit can be purple or maroon.
  • The fruit's interior has an unusual texture and is white.