Obloqie leaf matisia
Matisia obliquifolia

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. It grows from sea level to 2,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Buca, Bucamo, Bukawemo, Kakawe, Kawemo, Sapotillo, Taque pasio, Yehich paput, Zapotillo hoja grande

Synonyms

Quararibea inaequilatera Cuatrec.; Quararibea obliquifolia (Standl.) Standl.; and others