Tripleleaf pouteria
Pouteria triplarifolia
Family: Sapotaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are clustered and arranged in spirals. They are shiny and dark green. They are 19-21 cm long by 7-8 cm wide. The flowers are below the leaves. The fruit are 4-5 cm long. It has a pale brown skin.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is recorded near 600 m above sea level in Costa Rica.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Costa Rica
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
In Costa Rica trees are recorded as fruiting in February.