Cupassu Fruit Live (Theobroma Grandiflorum)

Native to and widespread throughout the Amazon, the cupassu/Theobroma Grandiflorum fruit plant grows as a small shrub or bushy tree. It is naturally cultivated in the rainforests of northern Brazil, Para, Amazonas, and Amapa, Colombia, Bolivia, and Peru. Particularly in the northern states of Brazil, the cupuacu fruit’s pulp is enjoyed across Central and South America.

The cacao fruit and the cupassu fruit resemble one other remarkably. Along with the brown and white peel, the ovular-shaped fruit also boasts a chocolate flavour. The ovular fruit has a brown peel that encircles a white, delectable pulp. Due to the high oleic acid content, it has a butter-like melting point and a soft texture. The minerals and antioxidants in cupuacu may be beneficial to your health. The fruit is a great source of fibre, which encourages satiety, improves intestinal health, and aids in blood sugar regulation.

Common Name:  Cupuacu, also spelled Cupuassu, Cupuazu, Cupu Assu, or Copoasu

Botanical Name:  Theobroma Grandiflorum

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2-3 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate