Hancornia speciosa var. pubescens
(Nees & C. Mart.) Mull. Arg.
Mangaba, Mangaba-do-derrado
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Description
A small tree. It grows 4-5 m tall. The leaves are thick and leathery. The young leaves have a red colouring. The leaves are 7-10 cm long. The flowers have a scent. They are in groups near the ends of branches. The fruit are yellowish-green. The pulp is juicy and sweet.
Edible Uses
The fully ripe fruit are eaten fresh, and are also processed into ice creams and juices.
Traditional Uses
The fruit need to be very ripe and are then eaten fresh. They are also used for ice creams and juices.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the savannas and barren lands in central Brazil.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seed. Seed germinate easily.
Production
Plants grow slowly.
References (1)
- Lorenzi, H., Bacher, L., Lacerda, M. & Sartori, S., 2006, Brazilian Fruits & Cultivated Exotics. Sao Paulo, Instituto Plantarum de Estuados da Flora Ltda. p 61
