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Bacuri
Platonia insignis
A pleasantly flavored, yellow-orange, round fruit that can grow to about the size of an orange. It has a sticky white pulp with a sort of sweet and sour flavor.
Seed Availability
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Description
A large deciduous tree that can reach over 100ft.
Hardiness
Unknown.
Growing Environment
Little information available. Likely needs a fairly humid tropical environment.
Propagation
By seeds, which should be plated fresh.
Uses
The fruits are eaten fresh in its native range and used to flavor beverages. Fruits contain high amounts of vitamin C.
Native Range
Native to the Bolivian Amazonian region.
Related Species
Clusiaceae | |||
Clusia lanceolata Balsam Apple |
Clusia rosea Autograph Tree | ||
Garcinia acuminata Sour Bacuri |
Garcinia cochinchinensis False Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia gardneriana Bacupari |
Garcinia hombroniana Seashore Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia intermedia Lemon Drop Mangosteen |
Garcinia livingstonei Imbe | ||
Garcinia mangostana Mangosteen |
Garcinia nervosa Mountain Garcinia | ||
Garcinia parvifolia Brunei Cherry |
Garcinia praniana Button Mangosteen | ||
Garcinia spicata Garcinia spicata |
Garcinia xanthochymus Gamboge | ||
Mammea americana Mamey Apple |
Platonia insignis Bacuri | ||
Rheedia macrophylla Charichuela |
Rheedia madruno Madrono |