Pometia pinnata

Pometia pinnata
in flower, Tonga
new growth and developing fruit
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Sapindales
Family: Sapindaceae
Genus: Pometia
Species: P. pinnata
Binomial name
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 (maple and lychee family).[1]

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

  1. 1 2 3 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: |year= (help)


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