Winged matisia
Matisia alata
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. It is an endangered species. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Colombia, Ecuador, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Castano, Jeen sapotachi, Zapotillo
Synonyms
Matisia alata subsp. alata; Quararibea alata (Little) Cuatrec.;