Gustavia superba
Gustavia superba (Kunth) O.Berg
Gustavia superba is a tree species in the Lecythidaceae family, native to Central and north-western South America. It is found in various regions of Colombia, as well as in Ecuador and Panama. The tree is characterized by a trunk 5-10 m tall and a rosette of large leaves at the top, which can reach up to 1.28 m in length and less than 30 cm in width. It is commonly known as membrillo, sachamango, Stinkwood, and heaven lotus.
Description
Gustavia superba belongs to the Lecythidaceae family and is native to Central and north-western South America. It is found in a range of locations in Colombia, including the departments of Antioquia, Atlántico, Bolívar, Caldas, Cauca, Chocó, Córdoba, Magdalena, Meta, Nariño, Santander, Sucre, and Valle del Cauca, as well as in the Amazonian regions of the country. It is also present in Ecuador and Panama. The tree has a trunk 5-10 m tall and a rosette of large leaves at the top, with individual leaves measuring up to 1.28 m in length and less than 30 cm in width.
Distribution
Atlántico: Vereda Luriza (Distrito de Manejo Integrado Luriza), Hacienda Río Dulce y La Gloria (Parque Natural Regional Los Rosales), Finca El Palomar, Bolívar: Hacienda El Ceibal · Antioquia, Atlántico, Bolívar, Caldas, Cauca, Chocó, Córdoba, Magdalena, Meta, Nariño, Santander, Sucre, Valle del Cauca · Luruaco | Piojó | Santa Catalina · Santuario de Flora y Fauna Los Colorados · Reserva Natural de la Sociedad Civil Hacienda Portugal · MU · Cimitarra | Lebrija · Parte alta del río Guangüí, Cauca · Antioquia, Bolívar, Chocó, Córdoba, Magdalena, Nariño, Valle · Amazonia colombiana: sur del departamento del Vichada; el suroriente del Meta; todo el territorio de los departamentos de Amazonas, Caquetá, Guainía, Guaviare, Putumayo y Vaupés; la Bota Caucana; y las vertientes amazónicas de Nariño (la parte alta de los · Departamento de Quindío, municipio de Córdoba · Municipios de Tadó y Condoto, Distrito minero del San Juan · Global · Jardín Botánico de Bogotá · CO · Colombia · Ecuador · Panamá · Armenia
Synonyms
Japarandiba superbaPirigara superbaPirigara insignisGustavia superba var. salviniae