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Aboirana

Pouteria venosa

a.k.a. .Bapeba

A much lesser known sapote having 2-3", brown skinned fruits with yellow-white flesh. The pulp is somewhat starchy, with a mildly sweet flavor.

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Description

A medium sized evergreen tree growing to 30-75 feet.

Hardiness

Unknown, but probably not too frost hardy.

Growing Environment

Grows naturally in a humid environment, but exact cultural information is not known.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Fruits are said to be edible, but the tree is not cultivated.

Native Range

Native to the humid Atlantic forests of Brazil, from Southern Bahia to Minas Gerais.

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