Sterculia colombiana
Sprague
Buca sterculia
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C. Dennis : Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
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C. Dennis : Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department
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Rapid Reference Collection (RRC) | Field Museum of Natural History - Keller Science Action Center
Description
A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family found in the Andes, growing from sea level to 1,180 m above sea level, with edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In the Andes it grows from sea level to 1,180 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America,
Also Known As
Atamba, Bobena, Bocahue, Buca, Cactuyo yura, Gomo blanco, Sapora o'fa, Sapote-colorado, Sapoteijn
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 628
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
