Matisia coloradorum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaMatisia coloradorum is a species of plant in the family Malvaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family (subfamily Bombacoideae), sometimes classified in Bombacaceae. It produces edible fruit and seeds.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten fresh or roasted. The fruit is also edible.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten fresh or roasted.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Ecuador, South America,
Notes
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Castano, Dedo
References (3)
- Barfod, A. S. & Kvist, L. P., 1996, Comparative Ethnobotanical Studies of the Amerindian Groups in Coastal Ecuador. The Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters. p 77 (As Quararibea coloradorum)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 386
- Torre, de la L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 249
