Membrillo (Gustavia superba)
Description
Gustavia superba is an understorey tree that grows in Central and North-Western South America.Common names include membrillo, sachamango and heaven lotus. The trunk is around 5-10m high with the leaves radiating from the top (like palms).
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Ericales
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Family: Lecythidaceae
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Genus: Gustavia
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