Bacuri Tree (Platonia insignis)
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Scientific Name: Platonia insignis — Bacuri.
Native Home: Amazon rainforest and eastern Amazonia, especially northern Brazil.
Height: 15–25 m.
Lifespan: Several decades; some trees may live much longer.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Strong wood used in construction and carpentry.
Harvesting: Ripe fruits are collected seasonally, often after falling naturally.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 8–12 years for fruit production, depending on growing conditions.
Products: Fruit pulp, juices, jams, ice cream, cosmetics, and seed butter.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Local communities have traditionally eaten the fruit and used its fat in skin-care preparations.
Global Spread: Mainly cultivated and harvested in northern Brazil, with limited cultivation elsewhere in tropical regions.
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