Pouteria putamen-ovi

Pouteria putamen-ovi is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is found in Brazil and Peru.

Description

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk is 75 cm across. The fruit are round or oval. They are 3.5-5.5 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. There is 1 seed.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows on sandy soil and between 100-150 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America,

Also Known As

Abiurana, Caimitillo, Loro micuna, Mehiwenga, Quinilla, Quinilla blanca hoja naucha

References (3)

• Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 529
• Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
• Van Roosmalen, M.G.M., & Garcia, O. M., 2000, Fruits of the Amazonian Forest. Part 2: Sapotaceae. Acta Amazonica 30(2): 187-290

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