| Etymology | Genus | Lobed berry; referring to the fruits which is comes in 3 parts ad sometimes lobed |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Eggs bearing; referring to the fruits | |
| Family | Polygonaceae | |
| Synonyms | Polygonum uviferum L. | |
| Common Names | Sea Grape, Jamaican Kino, Cocoloba | |
| Status | Exotic: Cultivated Only | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Florida, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador | |
Diagnostics:
A short tree with spreading foliage, Coccoloba uvifera is very distinct from its rounded leaves with heart-shaped cordate base. The leaf veins are often reddish in colour. The fruits hang down like a string of grapes, ripening to purple.
Interesting Facts:
The fruits are said to be edible (FloraFaunaWeb, n.d.).
A cultivated tree in Labrador Park (2012).
Leaf arrangement.
Leaf, with cordate base.
Inflorescence.
Developing fruits.
References
FloraFaunaWeb. (n.d.) Coccoloba uvifera (L.) L. National Parks Board, Singapore. https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg. Accessed on 29-Dec-2018.
Author: Jake
Posted: 2018-12-28