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Micuna pouteria
Pouteria putamen-ovi

Family: Sapotaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk is 75 cm across. The fruit are round or oval. They are 3.5-5.5 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. There is 1 seed.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows on sandy soil and between 100-150 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, 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

Abiurana, Caimitillo, Loro micuna, Mehiwenga, Quinilla, Quinilla blanca hoja naucha

Synonyms