Matisia lasiocalyx
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.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Andes, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Atamba, Castano, Laranjinha, Murushinumi, Purushia, Sacha caca, Sare, Sicopapa
Synonyms
Matisia wurdackii (A.Robyns) Cuatrec.; Quararibea lasiocalyx (K.Schum.) Vischer; Quararibea wurdackii A.Robyns;