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Matoa Tree (Pometia pinnata)

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  • Scientific Name: Pometia pinnata — Matoa, Pacific Lychee.

  • Native Home: New Guinea and parts of the western Pacific and Southeast Asia.

  • Height: 15–40 metres.

  • Lifespan: Several decades.

Uses and Harvesting

  • Timber: Used for construction, flooring, and furniture.

  • Harvesting: Fruits are harvested when their skins mature to reddish, purplish, or brownish shades, depending on the variety.

  • Age to Harvest: Around 4–6 years, depending on propagation and growing conditions.

  • Products: Fresh fruit, desserts, and timber.

History and Global Production

  • Traditional Use: Traditionally grown and eaten in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.

  • Global Spread: Cultivated in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and some other tropical regions.

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