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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

Synonyms