Quararibea hirta
(Cuatrec.) Cuatrec.
Sapotillo
Malvaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family (also historically placed in Bombacaceae, subfamily Bombacoideae), known as Sapotillo.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible and eaten fresh.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, South America,
Notes
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Synonyms
Matisia hirta Cuatrec.
References (2)
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 41
- Ricker, M., et al, 1997, The Case for Borojoa patinoi (Rubiaceae) in the Choco Region, Colombia. Economic Botany 51(1) pp 39-48 (As Matisia hirta)
