Gustavia superba is a species of trees that grow in Central

Central America

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 and North-Western America

South America

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Common names include Membrillo, Sachamango and Heaven Lotus. These plants are noted for having very long leaves (exceeding 1m) and large flowers (mostly to 12 cm in diameter). The trunks themselves are mostly 6-10m high with the leaves radiating from the top (like palms). Branches are uncommon.

G. fosteri is an abundant species, especially in secondary forest

Secondary forest

A secondary forest is a forest or woodland area which has re-grown after a major disturbance such as fire, insect infestation, timber harvest or windthrow, until a long enough period has passed so that the effects of the disturbance are no longer evident...

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. It has hard greenish fruits that contain several large seeds about 4 cm in diameter. The yellowish-orange pulp is edible.