Matisia giacomettoi
Reomero
Giacometto matisia
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Description
A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family (also classified in Bombacaceae, subfamily Bombacoideae) that grows from sea level to 700 meters elevation.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 700 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, South America,
Notes
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Also Known As
Zapote de monte
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 386
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Penafield Anchundia, D. D., 2017, Traditional food consumption and its nutritional contribution in Guasaganda, Central Ecuador. PhD Ghent University p 72
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
