Pouteria petiolata
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m tall. The trunk is 12 cm wide. It has white latex. The flowers are yellowish green and have a scent. The leaves are in clusters and arranged in spirals. They are 17-30 cm long by 6-11 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest on non flooded land.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sacha aviyu