Name: Akee Live Plants (Blighia Sapida)
SKU: 439
Price: 300.00 INR
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The national fruit of Jamaica, Akee/Blighia Sapida, is a tropical West African family member of the Sapindaceae genus. It is also known as Ackee Apple, Ankye, Achee, Akee, and Ackee. Ackee is related to the lychee fruit and has a delicate, nutty flavour. It can also be planted as an ornamental item in streets and public areas due to its lovely appearance.

The three-celled glossy black, large, oblong to spherical seeds, capped with a soft, creamy, or spongy aril, mature from the glossy red to orange-yellow fruit, which has a pear-like form.

The fruit is rich in proteins, zinc, and vitamins B and C.

Common Name: Akee, Ankye, Achee, Ackee Apple, or Ayee.

Botanical Name: Blighia Sapida

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-4 years

Maintenance Required: Moderate

Weight	2.5 kg
Planting and Care	Trees are relatively cold tolerant, with the ability to endure low temperatures and should be planted in full sun for best growth and fruit production.
Special Feature	Helps in Cold, Fever, Water retention (oedema), Epilepsy and other conditions. Unsaturated fatty acids present in akee plants aid in keeping cholesterol levels in check and are beneficial to one's health.
Uses/Benefits	It is also used as a typical ingredient in the various cuisines of the West Indies. Aki oil is an essential contributor to the diet of many Jamaicans. It contains phosphorus, sodium, potassium, carbohydrates, protein, fat, and Vitamin C.

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