Common Name: Goiaba De Anta

General Information

Goiaba de anta is an evergreen tree with a rounded crown; it can grow 3 - 14 metres tall. The bole, which usually branches from low down, can be 15 - 25cm in diameter[, ].
The edible fruit is gathered from the wild and used locally[]. The fruit represents an important food source for people trying to survive in the jungle[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - northern Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Moist upland forests, mainly in secondary formations[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	10.00 m
Growth Rate	Fast
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Prefers a sunny position[].
Newly planted young trees grow away rapidly[].
Trees can flower and fruit all year round[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The thin-skinned fruit has a fleshy pulp with a pleasant, acidic flavour[]. It is eaten mainly in the form of a juice[]. The fruit contains numerous tiny seeds that are almost imperceptible when ingested[]. The yellow, globose fruit is around 3cm in diameter[].

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

A fast-growing tree succeeding in full sun and providing an edible fruit; it can be used in reforestation projects for restoring native woodland and also for establishing woodland gardens[, ].

Other Uses

The wood is coarse-textured, straight-grained, moderately hard but not durable. Easy to cut, but because of its small dimensions it is only suitable for items such as box making and toys[].
The wood is used for fuel and for making charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - due to its small size, it is best to place the fruits in plastic bags until the pulp has partially decomposed then mix them with water to make a suspension. Water the soil in a nursery seedbed with this suspension and do not cover the seed, but make sure the soil does not dry out[]. A high rate of germination can be expected, with the seeds sprouting within 10 - 20 days[]. Pot up the seedlings into individual containers when they are 4 - 5cm tall and plant out into their permanent positions when they are 20 - 30cm tall[].

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