Jurua pouteria
Pouteria juruana
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The leaves are in loose clusters and arranged in spirals. The flowers are in groups of 1-3.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest up to 225 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Nispero sapotilla