Pouteria macrocarpa

(Martius) Dietrich

Bigfruit pouteria

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Summary

Source: Wikipedia

Pouteria macrocarpa is a species of plant in the family Sapotaceae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica.

Description

A tree. It grows 6-10 m high. It can be 30 m high. The trunk and branches are similar colour to guava. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are oval or sword shaped and 7-25 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. The flowers occur in fascicles of 3-7 between the leaves and the trunk. The fruit is round and 10 cm across.

Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows naturally in regions with annual rainfall of 2,000-3,000 mm. The average temperature is 26°C. It needs good drainage.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guiana, Guyana, South America,

Cultivation

Plants are grown from seed.

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. A generally low rate of germination can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 35 - 60 days.

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, hard, slightly susceptible to wood-eating organisms. It is used for general construction, carpentry and turned objects.

Notes

There are about 150-320 Pouteria species. They grow in the tropics.

Synonyms

Labatia macrocarpa MartiusLucuma macrocarpa Huber? Lucuma paraensis Standl.Neolabatia macrocarpa (Mart.) Aubrev.Pouteria paraensis (Standl.) BaehniRichardella macrocarpa (Mart.) BaehniRadlkoferella macrocarpa (Huber) Aubr.?

Also Known As

Abiu-grande, Abiurana, Cututi grande

References (11)

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