Patinoa paraensis

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

An evergreen tree. The crown is elongated. It grows 15-30 m tall. The trunk is 30-45 cm across. It has large knots along the branches. The fruit are 20 cm long.

Previously in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid forests in the Amazon and along river banks.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The fruit is possibly edible.

Edible parts

Fruit ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cupurana, Cupuacurana, Laurel bracilargo, Zapote

Synonyms

Matisia paraensis Huber;