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Pouteria calistophylla

Family: Sapotaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are 10-22 cm long by 4.5-10 cm wide. The fruit are 3-3.5 cm long. There is 1 seed.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Lucuma calistophylla Standl.;