Matisia spathacea
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Spathe matisia
Malvaceae Edible: Fruit
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A tropical tree in the Malvaceae family (subfamily Bombacoideae) that grows from sea level to 800 meters elevation.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 800 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Colombia, South America,
Notes
In the subfamily Bombacoideae.
Also Known As
Zapotillo
References (3)
- 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.
