Spondias mombin L.

Family Name

Anacardiaceae

Common Names

Hog plum, Yellow mombin, Circuela, Jobo, Caja mirim, Mombin jaune, Marapa, Spanish plum, Taperiba

Description

An oval, yellow fruit with a large hard stone, distinct turpentine odor.

Origin

Central America, Central Africa

Comments

Host for fruit flies (Anastrepha spp., Dacus spp., and Rhagoletis spp.), mealybugs, and scale (Diaspididae).