Common Name: Guabiroba Verde

General Information

Guabiroba verde is a semi-deciduous shrub or small tree with a rounded crown; it can grow 3 - 6 metres tall. The grooved bole can be 15 - 25cm in diameter[].
The edible fruit is greatly appreciated with the plant's native range, where it is often gathered from the wild[]. It is also sometimes cultivated in home gardens[, ].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Paraguay, central and eastern Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Mainly found in sandy, well-drained soils in dry savannah, seasonally deciduous forests and fields[, ].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Shrub
Height	4.50 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

Mainly found at low elevations in the subtropics, its range just extends into the tropics.
Prefers a sunny position[]. Prefers a sandy, well-drained soil in the wild[]. Established plants are drought tolerant[].
Plants have a moderate rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. A firm, succulent pulp with a sweet flavour[]. The green, globose fruits are about 4cm in diameter[, ].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is fine-textured, irregular-grained, moderately heavy, hard and with an average susceptibility to wood eating organisms[]. Because of its small dimensions, it is only used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed[]. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seeds sprouting within 40 - 50 days[]. Seedlings grow away moderately quickly[].

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