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Matisia malacocalyx

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, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Sapote de monte

Synonyms

Quararibea malacocalyx A. Robyns & S. Nilsson;