Sapota macho, Machin zapote
Matisia bicolor

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 45 m tall. The trunk is 90 cm across. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are 14-40 cm long by 9-23 cm wide.

It has been put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 100-500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Machin zapote, Sapota-macho

Synonyms

Matisia rhombifolia Standl. ex Cuatrec.; Quararibea bicolor (Ducke) Cuatrec.; Quararibea rhombifolia (Standl. ex Cuatrec.) J. F. Macbr.; Quararibea rhombifolia Standl.;