Matisia bracteolosa
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 10-20 m tall. The trunk is 50 cm across. The leaves are 10-25 cm long by 5-15 cm wide. The fruit are 18-16 mm long by 30-35 mm wide.
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 600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Boakaimo, Bokaigo, Bokamo, Bokawe, Gainka, Keginkam Nenepeka, Nenepekawe, Ogiwamonewe, Ontaweyi
Synonyms
Quararibea bracteolosa (Ducke) Ciatrec.;