Duguetia lepidota explained

Duguetia lepidota is a tree in the plant family Annonaceae, endemic to Amazonia.^{[1] [2]}

Description

Duguetia lepidota is a fruiting tree which grows to a height of 10 to 20 m and a diameter of 15 to 70 cm. The fruit which is green when young slowly ripens into a pinkish-yellow exterior with a vibrant orange interior. The exterior of the fruit is unlike any of the other Duguetia species with mushroom-like areoles attached to the skin of the fruit, fused for 65% to 75% of the surface.

Notes and References

1. Web site: The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019-12-18.
2. Book: Zerbe . Stefan . Restoration of Multifunctional Cultural Landscapes: Merging Tradition and Innovation for a Sustainable Future . 27 June 2022 . Springer Nature . 978-3-030-95572-4 . 86 . 22 September 2023 . en.