Matisia intricata
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree.
It was in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Colombia, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The bark is burnt to produce a vegetable salt.
Edible parts
Bark - salt
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Machin sapote
Synonyms
Quararibea intricata A. Robyns & S. Nilsson;