Pometia pinnata
Pometia pinnata is a large tropical hardwood and fruit tree species, with common names including matoa, taun tree, island lychee, tava, of the plant family Sapindaceae.[1]
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Sapindaceae |
| Genus: | Pometia |
| Species: | P. pinnata |
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Naturally widespread, the trees grow through Southeast Asia, Malaysia and the Pacific region.[1]
Description
Pometia pinnata grows into medium tree of 40 m (130 ft) tall.[1] It has pinnate leaves. The fruits are green, yellow, or dark red up to 4 cm (1.6 in) long, each with one seed surrounded by a fleshy aril.
The fruit is somewhat like a lychee, is edible, and is a popular fruit for eating.
References
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Conn, Barry J.; Damas, Kipiro Q. (2006+). "PNGTreesKey" (Online, from pngplants.org/PNGtrees/TreeDescriptions/). Guide to Trees of Papua New Guinea. Retrieved 16 Nov 2013. Check date values in:
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