Matisia longiflora
Gleason
Longflower matisia
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Description
A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family (also classified in Bombacaceae, subfamily Bombacoideae) that grows at elevations between 200-1,300 m above sea level.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 200-1,300 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Notes
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Synonyms
Matisia huallagensis Cuatrec.
Quararibea huallagensis (Cuatrec.) J. F. Macbr,Quararibea longiflora (Gleason) Cuatrec.
Also Known As
Cacao de monte, Chucula caspi, Menepekawe, Nenepecahue, Sapote yura, Soajao jatii, Tsapunim, Wichiniar
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 386
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 250
