Common Name: Macarandiba

General Information

Pouteria procera is a semideciduous tree with a small crown, that can grow 20 - 40 metres tall. The bole often has basal prop roots, it can be 40 - 80cm in diameter[].
The fruit is much esteemed in Brazil, where it is both gathered from the wild and also often cultivated, especially around Rio de Janeiro[, ]..

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela.

Habitat

A canopy tree in rainforests, growing in areas that can be inundated for part of the year[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Semi-deciduous Tree
Height	30.00 m
Growth Rate	Medium
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of the humid tropics.
Succeeds in full sun and in dappled shade[].
Plants have a moderate rate of growth[].

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw or made into preserves[]. A sweet, farinaceous pulp[]. The greeny-yellow, globose fruit can be 4cm in diameter, containing 1 - 2 large seeds[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is of average texture, straight-grained, moderately heavy, hard to cut, slightly susceptible to wood-eating organisms. It is suitable for general carpentry, external use, railway ties, posts etc[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in individual containers. A germination rate below 30% can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 60 - 90 days[].

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