Pouteria amygdalicarpa
Pouteria amygdalicarpa
Zapotillo
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This species of sapotillo grows up to 40 m high, the whole plant has white latex, characteristic of its family Sapotaceae. The flowers are small, whitish, pollinated by insects, the fruits are yellowish, with sweet and edible pulp, consumed by many animals. It is known from Nicaragua to Ecuador, its wood and fruits are used locally.
Historia de la planta
Esta especie de zapotillo crece hasta 40 m de alto, toda la planta posee latex blanco, característica de su familia Sapotaceae. Las flores son pequeñas, blancuzcas, polinizadas por insectos, los frutos son amarillentos, con pulpa dulce y comestible, consumida por muchos animales. Se conoce desde Nicaragua hasta Ecuador, su madera y sus frutos son usados localmente.
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Plant Information
Botanic Name:
Pouteria amygdalicarpa
Common name(s):
Zapotillo, Zapotillo
Family
Sapotaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months:
January, February, March, April, December
Fruiting Months:
October
Conservation
IUCN category:
LC
CITES:
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Zapotillo
Plant details
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Plant Story
This species of sapotillo grows up to 40 m high, the whole plant has white latex, characteristic of its family Sapotaceae. The flowers are small, whitish, pollinated by insects, the fruits are yellowish, with sweet and edible pulp, consumed by many animals. It is known from Nicaragua to Ecuador, its wood and fruits are used locally.
Historia de la planta
Esta especie de zapotillo crece hasta 40 m de alto, toda la planta posee latex blanco, característica de su familia Sapotaceae. Las flores son pequeñas, blancuzcas, polinizadas por insectos, los frutos son amarillentos, con pulpa dulce y comestible, consumida por muchos animales. Se conoce desde Nicaragua hasta Ecuador, su madera y sus frutos son usados localmente.
Plant Information
Botanic Name
Pouteria amygdalicarpa
Common name(s)
Zapotillo
Family
Sapotaceae
Phenology
Flowering Months
January, February, March, April, December
Fruiting Monts
October
Conservation
IUCN category
LC
CITES
Interesting Links
Plant Images
Plant Locations
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