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Sapindaceae; keys
Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq., momoncillo
Tree;
leaves alternate, pinnately compound, essentially even-pinnate
but some leaves have a reduced terminal leaflet (or extension
of winged rachis); petiole and rachis winged, eglandular; leaflets
sessile, elliptic, apex acute, margin entire, base acute; inflorescence
a slender raceme or clusters of racemes forming a panicle; flowers
small, white, fragrant, usually unisexual with males and females
on separate trees, but sometimes polygamous; fruits spherical,
green, edible; seeds one or two per fruit.
Additional images:
When the fruits are fully ripe, the pulpy aril surrounding
the seed(s) is both sweet and sour.
Tree;
leaves alternate, pinnately compound, essentially even-pinnate
but some leaves have a reduced terminal leaflet (or extension
of winged rachis); petiole and rachis winged, eglandular; leaflets
sessile, elliptic, apex acute, margin entire, base acute; inflorescence
a slender raceme or clusters of racemes forming a panicle; flowers
small, white, fragrant, usually unisexual with males and females
on separate trees, but sometimes polygamous; fruits spherical,
green, edible; seeds one or two per fruit.
