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Cambucá Tree (Plinia edulis)

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  • Scientific Name: Plinia edulis — Cambucá, Brazilian Cambucá.

  • Native Home: Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil.

  • Height: 5–12 metres.

  • Lifespan: Several decades.

Uses and Harvesting

  • Timber: Not commonly harvested commercially; mainly valued as a fruit tree.

  • Harvesting: Ripe yellow-orange fruits are picked directly from the trunk and branches.

  • Age to Harvest: Around 5–8 years from planting, depending on growing conditions.

  • Products: Fresh fruit, juices, jams, and preserves.

History and Global Production

  • Traditional Use: Native Brazilian communities have traditionally valued its edible fruit.

  • Global Spread: Grown mainly in Brazil; still rare in cultivation elsewhere.

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