| Belizian Genip | |
| Talisia esculenta | |
| a.k.a. Pitomba |
A brown-yellow fruit related to the Soapnut with translucent, sweet and sour flavored pulp.
Description: A medium sized tree to 30-45ft. Fruits are born in nice clusters of 10-20. Single trees can produces dozens of pounds of fruit in a season.
Hardiness: Unknown. Probably not frost hardy.
Growing Environment: Little information is available. The species flourishes in humid tropical lowlands so warm temperatures and irrigation are a must.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: Fruits are eaten fresh, used in juices and sometimes cultivated in their native range.
Native Range: Native to humid tropical regions from Colombia, through Brazil and Paraguay.