Pouteria butyrocarpa
(Kuhlm.) T. D. Penn.
Oilyfruit pouteria
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPouteria butyrocarpa is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A tropical tree in the Sapotaceae family that grows 6-12 m tall, valued for its enjoyed fruit. It is considered an at-risk species.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten and enjoyed.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Other Information
The fruit are enjoyed.
Notes
It is an at risk species.
Synonyms
Lucuma butyrocarpa Kuhlm.
Also Known As
Coupa, Cupao, Fruta-de-manteiga, Pao-do-mato
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 523
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 685
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
