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Pouteria cordiformis

T. D. Penn.

Heartshaped pouteria

Sapotaceae Edible: Fruit

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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Description

A tropical tree in the Sapotaceae family, native to tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Ecuador, South America,

Also Known As

Cauje montanero

References (1)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 524

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