Pouteria longifolia
(Mart. & Eichler ex Miq.) T. D. Penn.
Lucma, Longleaf pouteria
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPouteria longifolia is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is found in Bolivia and Peru.
Description
A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The leaves are spaced apart and arranged in spirals. They are 11-22 cm long by 3-8 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and taper to the tip. There are fine golden hairs underneath. There are 18-20 pairs of secondary veins. The flowers are in groups or 2-5 in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 14 cm long by 12 cm wide. They have a golden covering.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten fresh and has a slightly mealy texture.
Traditional Uses
The fruit has a slightly mealy texture and is eaten fresh.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests including floodplains. It grows between 350-900 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru*, South America,
Production
Fruit drop to the ground during the rainy season.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Domapue, Lucuma, Meego
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 527
- Smith, N., et al, 2007, Amazon River Fruits. Flavors for Conservation. Missouri Botanical Gardens Press. p 234
