Rheedia acuminata
(Ruiz. & Pav.) Planch. & Triana
Sour bacuri
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Description
An evergreen tropical tree from the Clusiaceae family native to non-flooded Amazon forests, growing 8-18 m tall. The fruit are popular and the species is cultivated, with fruit regularly sold in local markets.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten fresh and used to make drinks.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten and used for drinks.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in non flooded forests in the Amazon.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, South America,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Production
In Brazil plants flower May to August and fruit ripen in summer.
Other Information
Fruit are popular. Plants are cultivated. Fruit are sold in local markets.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bacuri de espinho, Bacurizinho
References (3)
- Daly, D. C., An Index of Common Names of Plants in Acre, Brazil. New York Botanical Garden Universidade Federal do Acre.
- Paz, F. S., et al, 2021, Edible Fruit Plant Species in the Amazon Forest Rely Mostly on Bees and Beetles as Pollinators. Journal of Economic Entomology, XX(XX), 2021, 1–13
- www.tradewindsfruit.com
