Peanut Butter Fruit Tree (Bunchosia armeniaca)
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Scientific Name: Bunchosia armeniaca — Peanut Butter Fruit, Monk's Plum.
Native Home: Tropical South America, especially Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Height: 3–10 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades under suitable conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Not commonly harvested for timber.
Harvesting: Orange-red fruits are picked when fully ripe and soft.
Age to Harvest: Around 2–4 years for grafted plants; seed-grown trees may take longer.
Products: Fresh fruit, smoothies, jams, desserts, and fruit preserves.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Traditionally grown and eaten in parts of South America for its sweet, peanut-butter-like flavour.
Global Spread: Cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, including Brazil, Australia, and parts of the United States.
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