Matisia obliquifolia
Poepp. & Endl.
Obloqie leaf matisia
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Description
A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family, growing from sea level to 2,200 m in elevation.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 2,200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela,
Notes
Also put in the family Bombacaceae. In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Buca, Bucamo, Bukawemo, Kakawe, Kawemo, Sapotillo, Taque pasio, Yehich paput, Zapotillo hoja grande
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 387
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- 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
