Monkey Pot Tree (Lecythis pisonis)
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Scientific Name: Lecythis pisonis
Native Home: Brazil and other parts of tropical South America.
Height: 20–35 metres.
Lifespan: 100–200 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hardwood used for construction, carpentry and furniture.
Harvesting: Mature fruits are collected for their edible seeds.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 20–30 years for mature seed production.
Products: Edible nuts, timber and traditional medicinal preparations.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Indigenous communities have traditionally collected its seeds as food.
Global Spread: Native to the Amazon and Atlantic rainforests of Brazil.
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