Chiapas Mombin Fruit Plant (Spondias purpurea) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Climate and Soil Preference

Climate and Soil Preference

Fruit often grows in clusters of up to six fruits

With its curious fruit shape and medicinal lineage

Fruit has diverse medical applications

Chiapas Mombin Fruit Plant (Spondias purpurea) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Climate and Soil PreferenceChiapas 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