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Description

A semi-deciduous tree to 20-40ft. The long leaves grow to 8-10". The fruits, while similar to the abiu, tend to be more rounded.

Hardiness

Reportedly hardier than the abiu, and able to survive short frosts to 25-27F.

Growing Environment

Needs a moist, relatively warm climate to flourish. Grow in well-drained soil, irrigate frequently.

Propagation

By seeds, which generally take 1-3 months to germinate.

Uses

Fruits are edible and eaten in the species home range. The tree is rarely if ever cultivated and extremely rare in collections.

Native Range

Native to the Amazon region of Brazil.

Related Species

Sapotaceae
	Argania spinosa Argan		Chrysophyllum cainito Star Apple
	Chrysophyllum oliviforme Satin Leaf Tree		Chrysophyllum soboliferum (Pradosia brevipes) Armadillo Fruit
	Manilkara bidentata, Mimusops balata Ausubo		Manilkara huberi Massaranduba
	Manilkara zapota Sapodilla		Mimusops elengi Spanish Cherry
	Pouteria bullata Abiurana		Pouteria caimito Abiu
	Pouteria campechiana Canistel		Pouteria gardneriana Abuai
	Pouteria hypoglauca Cinnamon Apple		Pouteria lucuma (Lucuma obovata) Lucuma
	Pouteria multiflora Bully Tree		Pouteria pachycalyx Bapeba
	Pouteria pariry Frutao		Pouteria ramiflora Macaranduba
	Pouteria sapota Mamey Sapote		Pouteria torta Curiola
	Pouteria ucuqui Ucuqui		Pouteria venosa Aboirana
	Pouteria viridis Green Sapote		Sideroxylon foetidissimum Mastic
	Sideroxylon obtusifolium Jungleplum		Synsepalum dulcificum Miracle Fruit
	Synsepalum subcordatum Giant Miracle Fruit