Pouteria vernicosa
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The trunk is 50 cm across. It has white latex. The leaves are spaced in spirals and 7-13 cm long and 3-7 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 5-10. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on non-flooded lands between 100-200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Ecuador, 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
Abiurana, Menegowe