Matoa Fruit

₹600.00

Pometia pinnata is a large tropical hardwood and fruit tree species, with common names including matoa, taun tree, island lychee, tava, Pacific lychee of the plant family Sapindaceae.Naturally widespread, the trees are native to tropical South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Melanesia. It was transported during the Austronesian expansion to Polynesia during prehistoric times

Pometia pinnata grows into medium tree of 40 m (130 ft) tall. 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.

Order: Sapindales
Family: Sapindaceae
Genus: Pometia
Species: P. pinnata