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Spathe matisia
Matisia spathacea

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A tree.

In the subfamily Bombacoideae.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Colombia, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Zapotillo

Synonyms