Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Egg Nut. Please visit our seed store to view current selections.

Description

An evergreen tree growing to 15-100 feet. White-pink flower clusters are born on distinct, extremely long inflorescences measuring up to 7" long. Fruits ripen between January and March in its native range.

Hardiness

Unknown.

Growing Environment

Likely thrives in humid, tropical environments.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The seeds (nut) can be eaten. They are very high in protein and locally popular in the Amazon.

Native Range

Native to dry land forests of the central Amazon region.

Related Species

Chrysobalanceae
	Chrysobalanus icaco Coco Plum		Couepia longipendula Egg Nut
	Licania platypus Sunsapote		Licania salzmannii Bahia Sunsapote