Pouteria polysepala

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. The young shoots have fine hairs. The leaves are in dense clusters and are arranged in spirals. The leaves are 11-20 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. They are broadly sword shaped. The flowers are in groups of 2-4 and clustered below the leaves. The flowers are white and have a scent. The fruit are 3.5 cm across. The seed is 2 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in non flooded forest in Brazil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Abiorana massa

Synonyms

Calocarpum odoratum Ducke;