| Curiola | |
| Pouteria torta |
Small, egg-shaped fruit with a green to brownish skin and soft, white pulp.
Description: Small or medium sized tree up to 30ft. Small red flowers are borne
in late Fall-early Winter.
Hardiness: Unknown.
Growing Environment: Unstudied.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: Eaten fresh, or used in beverages and preserves.
Native Range: Native to wet rainforest regions of Amazonia and Eastern Brazil, often near river banks and swamps. Rarely cultivated.