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