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Ponderosa porcelia
Porcelia ponderosa

Family: Annonaceae


What it is like

A large tree. It grows 20 m tall. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are large. They can weigh 3 kg.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Bolivia (country/location of origin), Brazil, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Ata-amerela, Ata-brava, Manga-de-anta

Synonyms

Guatteria ponderosa Rusby; Porcelia saffordiana Rusby;