Lucuma Tree (Pouteria lucuma)
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Scientific Name: Pouteria lucuma — Eggfruit, Lucuma.
Native Home: Andean valleys of Peru, Ecuador, and Chile.
Height: 8–15 metres.
Lifespan: Several decades.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Wood is used for limited local purposes.
Harvesting: Fruits are harvested when mature and allowed to soften.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years for grafted plants; seed-grown trees take longer.
Products: Fruit powder, ice cream, desserts, smoothies, and sweets.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: An important traditional fruit of the ancient Andean peoples, especially in Peru.
Global Spread: Grown in Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and other warm regions; lucuma powder is exported internationally.
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