Common Name: Sapotinha

General Information

Pouteria gardneri is a deciduous tree with an elongate, fairly open crown[]. It grows 8 - 14 metres tall with a straight bole 25 - 45cm in diameter[, ].
The edible fruit is gathered from the wild and consumed locally, though it is not widely appreciated[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Paraguay, southern, eastern and northern Brazil, Bolivia.

Habitat

Semi-deciduous forests[]. Found mainly in secondary formations and in primary forests on high terrains[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	12.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in full sun and dappled shade[]. Found in the wild on well-drained clay soils and medium fertility soils[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw[]. The fruit contains a single seed surrounded by a slightly sweet, fleshy pulp[]. The fruit is about 2cm in diameter[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is heavy, hard, straight grained and of medium to fine texture[]. It has good mechanical properties and is moderately durable[]. It is only used locally, being employed in construction, cabinet making and external work[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as ripe[]. Sow in a nursery seedbed in a sunny position[]. Germination usually takes place in 6 - 10 weeks, though the percentage that germinate is normally low[].

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