Macarandiba Fruit live Plant (Pouteria procera)

A small-crowned semideciduous tree, the macarandiba. It is a type of tree that is indigenous to the Brazilian states of Acre, Maranhao, Mata Atlântica, Amapá, Bahia, Pará, RondôNia, Rio De Janeiro, Espirito Santo, and AmazôNia. They have simple, broad leaves, fruit, and a self-supporting growth structure. The fruit is highly prized in Brazil, where it is both frequently cultivated and also collected from the wild, particularly in the Rio de Janeiro area. Fruit that has been either fresh or preserved a pleasant, fruity pulp The globose, greenish-yellow fruit can have a 4 cm diameter.

Common Name: Macarandiba

Botanical Name: Pouteria procera

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate