Buca sterculia
Sterculia colombiana
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In the Andes it grows from sea level to 1,180 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Andes, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Atamba, Bobena, Bocahue, Buca, Cactuyo yura, Gomo blanco, Sapora o'fa, Sapote-colorado, Sapoteijn