Pouteria beaurepairei
(Glaz. & Raunk.) Baehni
Guaquapari
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Description
A tree. It grows 7-15 m tall. The leaves are in loose clusters and are 5-15 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The fruit are greenish white to yellowish brown.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil*, South America,
Synonyms
Labatia beaurepairei Engl.Lucuma beaurepairei Glaz. & Raunk.Pseudolabatia beaurepairei (Glaz. & Raunk.) Aubrev.
Also Known As
Batata, Boitata, Cuquinha, Guapiva
References (2)
- Brack, P., et al, 2020, Frutas nativas do Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil: riqueza e potencial alimentício. Native fruits of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: richness and potential as food. Rodriguésia 71: e03102018
- www.colecionandofrutas.org
