Sapotaceae FAMILY
Micropholis gardneriana
Micropholis gardneriana
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Micropholis gardneriana is a tree growing 25 metres or more tall. The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood, which is used locally. The wood is a source of 'curupixa' wood, which is traded internationally.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeS. America - northern Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela.
HabitatNot known