Pubescent magonia
Magonia pubescens

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 5-9 m tall. The trunk can be 20-30 cm across. It loses its leaves during the year. The crown is vase shaped. The fruit are large and round and the seeds have wings.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It needs a well-drained soil and a sunny position. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds, oil

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.

Plants grow quickly.

Its other names

Local names

Andiroba, Barbasco, Cuite, Tangui, Tigiu-do-cerrado, Timbo, Timbopeba, Tingui, Tingui-capeta, Tingui-de-cola, Tutumillo del grande

Synonyms

Magonia glabrata A. St.-Hil.;