Esmeraldas matisia
Matisia longipes
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit ?
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Caa jeen sapotechi, Castano, Sare, Suare
Synonyms
Quararibea longipes (Little) Montiel;