Pouteria brevipetiolata
T. D. Penn.
Chiche
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPouteria brevipetiolata is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador.
Description
A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is 20 cm across. It is fluted. Young shoots are hairy at first. The leaves are densely clustered They are arranged in spirals. The leaves are 9-13 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. They are pale green and have sight scent.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
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Known Hazards
This species is at risk.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It occurs at about 800 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Ecuador*, South America,
Notes
It is an at risk species.
Also Known As
Chiche
References (2)
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 571
- Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603
