Jacaratia

Jacaratia is a genus of shrubs or trees in the family Caricaceae. They are native to South and Central America.

Some species of the genus are edible to humans and served in restaurants as a delicacy.

Species
The following species are recognized:


 * Jacaratia chocoensis A.H.Gentry & Forero
 * Jacaratia corumbensis Kuntze
 * Jacaratia digitata (Poepp. & Endl.) Solms
 * Jacaratia dolichaula (Donn.Sm.) Woodson
 * Jacaratia heptaphylla (Vell.) A.DC.
 * Jacaratia mexicana A.DC.
 * Jacaratia spinosa (Aubl.) A.DC.