Pouteria oblanceolata
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 32 m tall. The trunk is 60 cm across. It has small buttresses. There are 3-15 flowers in a group. The fruit are narrowly oval and 4-5 cm long by 3 cm wide. It is yellow or orange when ripe.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest and savannah forest up to 600 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Awenyibo, Caimito