Quararibea grandifolia
(Little) Cuatrec
Largeleaf matisia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaQuararibea grandifolia, the molinillo, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae sensu lato or Bombacaceae. It is a tree native to western Colombia and 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) that typically grows about 6 meters tall with a trunk approximately 5 centimeters across, though it can reach larger sizes. The fruit is edible.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, South America,
Notes
In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Sapote muyo
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 386 (As Matisia grandifolia)
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia. (As Matisia grandifolia)
- Torre, de la L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 250 (As Matisia grandifolia)
