Abiu Tree (Pouteria caimito)
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Scientific Name: Pouteria caimito — Yellow Star Apple.
Native Home: Amazon Basin of South America, particularly Brazil and Peru.
Height: 5–15 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades under suitable tropical conditions.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Wood has limited local uses.
Harvesting: Fruits are picked when their skin turns bright yellow and the flesh softens.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years for grafted plants; seed-grown trees may take longer.
Products: Fresh fruit, juice, smoothies, and desserts.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Native South American communities have traditionally eaten the sweet, jelly-like fruit.
Global Spread: Cultivated in Brazil, Peru, Australia, Southeast Asia, and other tropical regions.
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