Pouteria brevipetiolata T.D.Penn.

Species

Angiosperms > Ericales > Sapotaceae > Pouteria

Characteristics

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is 20 cm across. It is fluted. Young shoots are hairy at first. The leaves are densely clustered They are arranged in spirals. The leaves are 9-13 cm long by 4-6 cm wide. The flowers are in groups in the axils of leaves. They are pale green and have sight scent.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature width (meter) 0.2
Mature height (meter) 10.0
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It occurs at about 800 m above sea level.
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Usage

The fruit are eaten raw.
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Edible fruits
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Cultivation

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Distribution

Pouteria brevipetiolata world distribution map, present in Ecuador

Conservation status

Pouteria brevipetiolata threat status: Endangered

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:283715-2
WFO ID wfo-0000281587
COL ID 4M7DV
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Synonyms

Pouteria brevipetiolata